Aphorisms for modern times - part 1

Aphorisms have been around since Hippocrates, says Wikipedia, and, says Wikipedia, have a prominent place in the canons of several ancient societies, as memorable and concise expressions of wisdom. An aphorism is generally understood to be ‘a concise and eloquent statement of truth.’

So, with that erudite preamble, here is a selection of aphorisms for modern times. Only without the wisdom. Or the truth. Or the memorable and concise bit.

Choosing not to choose is still a choice, but look at the time you save

Some people mature like fine wine, others sour like old beer

All prayers are heard, but sometimes the answer is 'meh'

It’s easy to run into debt, but you have to crawl out

There’s no problem drinking like a fish, so long as you drink what fish drink.

My wife and I had absolutely nothing when we got started, and we’ve got most of it left

The trouble with doing something right the first time is that nobody appreciates how

difficult it was

Strive for adequate, settle for mediocre

Out of the frying pan - five-second rule

Many a mickle makes too many mickles

Procrastination is the thief of...err...I'll get back to you on that

The road to hell is paved with good inventions

A bird in the bush is worth two in the hand

A poor politician blames his toolmaker

Absinthe makes the heart grow fonder

These modern aphorisms are based on the greatest thoughts (so far) of modelmaker, FlashArry, and deskpilot

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