Meaning of aphorism, synonyms of this word intended to express briefly a moral thought or knowledge that comes from practical experience.
Definition of aphorism
An aphorism is constituted by a concise phrase in which principles are stated on certain topics as an expression of a thought deriving from moral and philosophical concepts.
The thematic areas dealt with by the aphorisms concern the vices, virtues and passions of the peoples, while the prevailing way of writing is that of brevity, characterized by the ability to express deep concepts, and practical at the same time, in a few simple words, to such an extent that many love to call it a concentrate of wisdom.
Some also define aphorisms as maxims or sentences expressed in a few words full of meaning and result of reflections, considerations and life experiences.
Aphorisms can be ironic, pessimistic, reflective or full of bitterness.
Aphorisms are often designed to help others with their own moral contribution, trying to provide comfort by sharing their experience of an emotion experienced with those who have not yet known it, in order to avoid mistakes or give a practical recipe to put them remedy.
