can someone give me some good aphorisms and what they mean.. im doing this for english class
2007-01-30 13:11:57 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
An aphorism is an adage, proverb, or saying that has been in common use to outline an opinion or view.
A few common examples
A bird in hand is worth two in the bush.
Where there is a will, there is a way.
Don't count your chickens before they are hatched.
A stitch in time saves nine.
Don't kill the bird that lays golden eggs.
2007-01-30 13:21:36 · answer #1 · answered by greenhorn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"I think, therefore I am" -Descartes. It means that if you are able to think about your existence, it proves you must exist (or else how could you be thinking?)
"Marry in haste; repent at leisure." -Scottish proverb. Basically, marriage that happens too quickly, before you know the person, will be something you regret for a long time.
"That which does not kill us makes us stronger."- Nietzsche. Any problems that we overcome will make us a stronger person.
These are just a few, google "famous aphorisms" for more.
2007-01-30 21:18:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She bangs like a dunny door - dont use this though you might get in trouble at school, but it is one and is funny.
Actually I am wrong, its not funny.
2007-01-30 22:18:20 · answer #3 · answered by Yo Mum Mum 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋