Everything – Page 50 – A book of aphorisms
Nov 022021
 

The power of a word lies in what it suggests, not what it means.

Oct 292021
 

The fundamental human need, once the physical have been met, is to look good.

Oct 282021
 

The more a man doubts what he ought to believe, the more he believes what he ought to doubt.

Oct 262021
 

A philosopher once noted that jaywalking could be prevented by executing offenders. This may not be a point in favor of executions for jaywalking; but it is certainly a point in favor of executions.

Oct 222021
 

To avoid the obvious remark, one must also avoid remarking on avoiding the obvious remark.

Oct 212021
 

Every charitable foundation does more harm than good, if it lasts long enough, eventually falling into the hands of people who wish to run charitable foundations.

Oct 202021
 

To fall out of love with a writer is the first step toward understanding him.