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But, perhaps, the excellence of aphorisms consists not so much in

But, perhaps, the excellence of aphorisms consists not so much in the expression of some rare or abstruse sentiment, as in the comprehension of some obvious and useful truth in a few words. – Samuel Johnson, The Rambler, November 19, 1751

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Short sentences drawn from long experience. – Miguel de Cervantes

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