choose one of the aphorisms listed below.

“The rich stay rich by acting poor.  The poor stay poor by acting rich.” 

2. “If you want a friend get a dog.” 

3. “It takes 20 years to become an overnight success.” 

4. “Nothing is certain but death and taxes.” 

5. “This too shall pass.” 

6. “Trust but verify.” 

7. “Genius is one percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration.” 

8. “Failure to prepare is preparing to fail .” 

9. “If you want something done right do it yourself.” 

10. “There’s nothing new under the sun.” 

11. “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” 

12. “Less is more.” 

13. “Buy land.  They’re not making it anymore.” 

14. “Misery loves company.” 

15. “Be careful what you ask for.  You might get it.” 

16. “Work smart, not hard.” 

17. “To everything there is a season and a time for every purpose under heaven…” 

18. “Brevity is the soul of wit.” 

19. “A rose by any other name smells as sweet.” 

20. “Carpe diem.”

choose one of the aphorisms listed above.  Who first wrote/spoke the aphorism or where does it originate?  What does the aphorism mean?  What is the author’s truth?  Why do you agree or disagree with the aphorism and how if at all has it made you rethink what you thought about the topic before researching the aphorism?  How could you apply this “wisdom” to your life?