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A brief history of the aphorism
8 minutes Posted Nov 14, 2025 at 3:22 pm.
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"All that glitters is not gold", "Do or do not, there is no try". The first quote is from Shakespeare, and the other is from Yoda. Both are examples of aphorisms, a form of expression you don't hear much anymore. According to this author, they're making a comeback.

Joining Seán to discuss is James Geary, author of ‘The World in a Phrase: A Brief History of The Aphorism’.