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:2. a concise statement of a scientific principle, typically by an ancient classical author."the opening sentence of the first aphorism of Hippocrates" | :2. a concise statement of a scientific principle, typically by an ancient classical author."the opening sentence of the first aphorism of Hippocrates" | ||
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*Money is like heat. It is generated by activitry and radiates away from its possessor. | *Money is like heat. It is generated by activitry and radiates away from its possessor. | ||
*The Earth is the caldron, the sea is the soup, the Sun is the fire and the Moon is the spoon that stirred life into existence. | *The Earth is the caldron, the sea is the soup, the Sun is the fire and the Moon is the spoon that stirred life into existence. | ||
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aph·o·rism
Dictionary result for aphorism
/ˈafəˌrizəm/
noun: aphorism;
plural noun: aphorisms
- 1. a pithy observation that contains a general truth, such as, “if it ain't broke, don't fix it.”.
- "the old aphorism “the child is father to the man”"
- synonyms: saying, maxim, axiom, adage, precept, epigram, epigraph, dictum, gnome, pearl of wisdom, proverb, saw, tag, motto, expression, phrase, formula; rareapothegm
- 2. a concise statement of a scientific principle, typically by an ancient classical author."the opening sentence of the first aphorism of Hippocrates"
By Stan
- Money is like heat. It is generated by activitry and radiates away from its possessor.
- The Earth is the caldron, the sea is the soup, the Sun is the fire and the Moon is the spoon that stirred life into existence.
- Helpfulness Brings People Into Focus
- When living things work well together, survival is the result.