What is Aphorism?
A witty statement that conveys a universal truth or opinion.
Examples
Alfred Lord Tennyson is famous for the popular aphorism: “‘Tis better to have loved and lost, than never to have loved at all.”
In J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings, Gandalf says: “All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us.”
One of Yoda’s most popular quotes from Star Wars: “Do or do not. There is no try.”
- All for one and one for all. — Alexandre Dumas
- You can kill a man, but you can't kill an idea. — Medgar Evers
- Eat to live; don't live to eat. — Socrates
Common Aphorisms
- Absence makes the heart grow fonder.
- The proof of the pudding is in the eating.
- Don’t judge a book by its cover.
- Know which side your bread is buttered on.
- Good things come to those who wait.
- A penny saved is a penny earned.
- If the shoe fits, wear it.
- Actions speak louder than words.
- If the shoe fits, wear it.