“Aphorism” is a slightly vague term, especially compared to some of its grammar fellows. An aphorism doesn’t have to follow any strict grammatical rule, unlike palindromes or pangrams. Instead, an ...

The cover of "The World in a Phrase" beside author James Geary. (Courtesy of James Geary) Author James Geary loves aphorisms, those short, witty statements that often contain profound truths. In 2005, ...

Aphorism meaning: Short, wise sayings called aphorisms cut through today's noise. These bite-sized phrases offer deep meaning and stick with us. From ancient Greece to modern social media, aphorisms ...

A review of The Aphorisms of Franz Kafka, edited by Reiner Stach & translated by Shelly Frisch. The English version of Beim Bau der Chinesischen Mauer, which was published in German almost a decade ...