2014 Aphorism Treasure Chest Challenge

Originally posted by Great Big Stees
J) Journalists are a less than dependable source of accurate
quotes.- unknown (to me)

See Ralph Keyes' "Rules of Misquotation."

Originally posted by HandyAndy
See Ralph Keyes' "Rules of Misquotation."

Thanks. You are sooo handy, Andy.

Originally posted by Ponderable
L) "I don't agree with mathematics. I think a sum of nulls is a dangerous number"
Stanislaw Jerzy lec
(my translation, could be not as funny in English...)

M) Mistakes: ""Freedom is not worth having if it does not include
the freedom to make mistakes. Always." -- Mahatma Gandhi

Originally posted by Grampy Bobby
Let's fill a Red Hot Pawn General Forum contributor authored treasure chest with (first word letter/alphabetically sequenced if at all possible) aphorisms which reflect the wit and wisdom, depth of insight and humour of our collective creativity. Thanks.

Wasn't the original idea supposed to be "contributor authored"?

What's with all the quotes from outside? As originally purposed, I don't imagine there would be a need for misattributions or Ralph Keyes' "Rules of Misquotation". This last is a section of his book "Nice Guys Finish Seventh", btw.

Originally posted by Great Big Stees
J) Journalists are a less than dependable source of accurate
quotes.- unknown (to me)

😠

Originally posted by Suzianne
Wasn't the original idea supposed to be "contributor authored"?

What's with all the quotes from outside? As originally purposed, I don't imagine there would be a need for misattributions or Ralph Keyes' "Rules of Misquotation". This last is a section of his book "Nice Guys Finish Seventh", btw.

Trivia question: Who was the nice guy who finished seventh?

Originally posted by Suzianne
Wasn't the original idea supposed to be "contributor authored"?

What's with all the quotes from outside? As originally purposed, I don't imagine there would be a need for misattributions or Ralph Keyes' "Rules of Misquotation". This last is a section of his book "Nice Guys Finish Seventh", btw.

Originally posted by Grampy Bobby (OP)
2014 Aphorism Treasure Chest Challenge

"Aphorism: An aphorism is a concise statement that is made in a matter of fact tone to state a principle or an opinion that is generally understood to be a universal truth. Aphorisms are often adages, wise sayings and maxims aimed at imparting sense and wisdom. It is to be noted that aphorisms are usually witty and curt and often have an underlying tone of authority to them. Example: Upon seeing the shoddy work done by the employee the boss told him to “either shape up or ship out”.http://literary-devices.com/content/aphorism.... "Aphorism: A pithy observation that contains a general truth, such as, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”. http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/us/definition/american_english/aphorism
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Let's fill a Red Hot Pawn General Forum contributor authored treasure chest with (first word letter/alphabetically sequenced if at all possible) aphorisms which reflect the wit and wisdom, depth of insight and humour of our collective creativity. Thanks.

A) "A man's curiosity is the offspring of knowledge and the father of wisdom." kiki46

Yes, Suzi. "A)" was "contributor authored"; those that have followed so far are attributed to published authors. Intent is/was to encourage [not mandate] creativity. Tightly structured formats often become straight jackets which stifle creativity.

"In the school of life there are many principles." -kiki46 Thankfully we have the freedom and latitude here to choose.

I hope you will contribute a few aphorisms of your very own and appreciate your good will. Thanks.

Originally posted by Grampy Bobby
M) Mistakes: ""Freedom is not worth having if it does not include
the freedom to make mistakes. Always." -- Mahatma Gandhi

N) "No man has a mouth big enough to swallow his pride." -kiki46 lol

Originally posted by Grampy Bobby
N) "No man has a mouth big enough to swallow his pride." -kiki46 lol

O) If kiki46 is so smart, how come he's not rich?

Originally posted by HandyAndy
O) If kiki46 is so smart, how come he's not rich?

P) Points of Reference: 1) Alphabetic sequence if at all possible; 2) On what basis do you imply that kiki46 is "not rich"? 3) “An aphorism ought to be entirely isolated from the surrounding world like a little work of art and complete in itself like a hedgehog.” -Friedrich von Schlegel

Q)

Originally posted by Grampy Bobby
P) Points of Reference: 1) Alphabetic sequence if at all possible;

O) Okay then, if kiki46 is so smart, how come he's still not rich?

Originally posted by HandyAndy
O) Okay then, if kiki46 is so smart, how come he's still not rich?

Q) Question is on what basis do you make the assumption that kiki46 is "still not rich"? End of sidebar. Aphorisms?

R) Remember that the summer of winter is Christmas.

S)

Originally posted by Grampy Bobby
(R) Remember that the summer of winter is Christmas.

Is that another one of kiki's?

Originally posted by HandyAndy
Is that another one of kiki's?

S) School: "In the school of life everyone must pass." -kiki46

Note: HandyAndy, quotation marks would have been employed.

T)

Originally posted by HandyAndy
O) If kiki46 is so smart, how come he's not rich?

No bank can hold my valuables?......kiki46