Aphorism and Poor Richards Almanack

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What is 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. Some examples… * Lightning never strikes twice in the same window * Nothing succeeds like success. * Oil and water don't mix. * Old habits die hard. * Opportunity never knocks twice. * Opposites attract. * Out of sight, out of mind * While there's life, there's hope * Winners never quit and quitters never win. * Lightning never strikes twice in the same window * Nothing succeeds like success. * Oil and water don't mix. * Old habits die hard. * Opportunity never knocks twice. * Opposites attract. * Out of sight, out of mind * While there's life, there's hope * Winners never quit and quitters never win. * A barking dog never bites. * A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. * Actions speak louder than words. * All for one and one for all. * All that glitters is not gold. * All things come to he who waits. * Don't foul your own nest. * Don't judge a book by its cover. * Easier said than done. * Easy come, easy go Poor Richards Almanack It was a yearly almanac published by Benjamin Franklin, who adopted the pseudonym of "Poor Richard" or "Richard Saunders" for this purpose. The publication appeared continually from 1732 to 1758. It was a best seller for a pamphlet published in the American colonies; print runs reached 10,000 per year. Quotes: * “Three may keep a secret, if two of them are dead.” * “Lost Time is never found again.” * “In the Affairs of this world men are saved, not by faith, but by the lack of it.” * “Love your Enemies, for they
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