2 thoughts on “The Pleasure Chest

  1. It’s a great saying, but it’s not something you’d necessarily repeat over the dinner table.
    It originally read, Count not they chickens that unhatched be…
    The part in Star Wars where Yoda says, There is do, or do not.
    Picture of Benjamin Franklin and a caption that says “Aphorist Extraordinaire”
    The complete quote was, A Jack of all trades and master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one.
    Not good.
    But there’s no certain magic to sprinkling aphorisms into your writing.
    Now here’s the big question.
    Aphorisms often use metaphors or creative imagery to express ideas.
    It originally read, Count not they chickens that unhatched be…
    If you can do something, then you need to do it for the good of others.
    Like George Washington, Sandys believed that telling the truth is always the way to go.
    Shifting gears a little, let’s talk about one of the world’s greatest aphorists – Benjamin Franklin.
    (I say these words to make me glad),
    But there’s no certain magic to sprinkling aphorisms into your writing.
    Curiosity killed the cat.

  2. Guy standing at a bookshelf
    It originally read, Count not they chickens that unhatched be…
    But Yoda isn’t having it.
    Yup, you guessed it.
    He’s earned that title because he’s authored dozens of aphorisms.
    But these days.
    Aphorisms can act as a guideline to help narrow the focus of your work.
    How do aphorisms differ from adages and proverbs.
    Brevity is the key.
    Examples of Aphorisms for Success
    Check it out.
    Let me ask you.
    Sometimes, though.
    It meant that the person was versatile and adept at many things.
    Build a storyline around that saying.
    They’re in social media captions all over the web.

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