Aphorisms often use metaphors or creative imagery to express ideas.
It’s better safe than sorry, right.
See for yourself.
Picture of Benjamin Franklin and a caption that says “Aphorist Extraordinaire”
Finally, Actions speak louder than words is another classic example.
The Purpose & Function of Aphorism
Give it a try!
What is an Aphorism.
If you do, you agree with George Herbert’s famous aphorism from his book, Outlandish Proverbs.
Here’s a classic Japanese saying for you.
It’s one of the most recognized aphoristic statements today.
We’ve all probably had to learn that the hard way.
Yup, he was reminding Philadelphians that preventing fires is better than fighting them.
Aphorisms state universal truths about life that encourage reflection.
Give it a try!
What is an Aphorism.
Brevity is the key.
Don’t count on things that haven’t happened yet because something unexpected could occur.
He knows that Luke should either decide that he can do it or decide to quit.
We’ve all probably had to learn that the hard way.
It’s easier to do it yourself rather than try to explain it to someone else.
The Purpose & Function of Aphorism
Not only that, but you can use aphorisms in your writing to summarize your central theme.
But not today.
Aphorisms often use metaphors or creative imagery to express ideas.
Here’s a classic Japanese saying for you.
If you can do something, then you need to do it for the good of others.
Sandys said, Honestie the best policie, which in modern English is…
He’s earned that title because he’s authored dozens of aphorisms.
This quote came from Wales, first appearing in an 1866 publication.
So my advice.
But one key difference is that for a phrase to be truly aphoristic, it needs to be a short statement.
Aphorisms often use metaphors or creative imagery to express ideas.
It’s better safe than sorry, right.
See for yourself.
Picture of Benjamin Franklin and a caption that says “Aphorist Extraordinaire”
Finally, Actions speak louder than words is another classic example.
The Purpose & Function of Aphorism
Give it a try!
What is an Aphorism.
If you do, you agree with George Herbert’s famous aphorism from his book, Outlandish Proverbs.
Here’s a classic Japanese saying for you.
It’s one of the most recognized aphoristic statements today.
We’ve all probably had to learn that the hard way.
Yup, he was reminding Philadelphians that preventing fires is better than fighting them.
Aphorisms state universal truths about life that encourage reflection.
Give it a try!
What is an Aphorism.
Brevity is the key.
Don’t count on things that haven’t happened yet because something unexpected could occur.
He knows that Luke should either decide that he can do it or decide to quit.
We’ve all probably had to learn that the hard way.
It’s easier to do it yourself rather than try to explain it to someone else.
The Purpose & Function of Aphorism
Not only that, but you can use aphorisms in your writing to summarize your central theme.
But not today.
Aphorisms often use metaphors or creative imagery to express ideas.
Here’s a classic Japanese saying for you.
If you can do something, then you need to do it for the good of others.
Sandys said, Honestie the best policie, which in modern English is…
He’s earned that title because he’s authored dozens of aphorisms.
This quote came from Wales, first appearing in an 1866 publication.
So my advice.
But one key difference is that for a phrase to be truly aphoristic, it needs to be a short statement.