24 Aphorisms

24 Aphorisms

A Poem by Ryan Dulac
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Let me know which ones speak to you.

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1

Ambiguity is an ally of thought. 

2

Semantics is the brother of understanding. 

3

I never met a poet who didn't know it.

4

What we have inherited from our ancestors is tragedy. 

5

The assumption that man is rational is irrational. 

6

It should be “common sense” that “common sense” is not common. 

7

We are persuaded to our truths and by them.

8

We are born into many truths. 

9

Language is a living thing.

10

Language crudely sculpts our minds.

11

Rhyme is pleasure—a desirable treasure.

12

Nothing can be complete—only abandoned.

13

Debate makes oneself feel superior—dialogue examines selves.

14

. Those who fail to understand their opponent's arguments fail to understand their own.

15

Blackened hearts were once gluttonous.

16

Objectivity is unable to remove the subject.

17

If I ask you to think—and you listen—you're not thinking.

18

The American spirit was only half-born. 

20

High expectations lead to painful disappointments.

21

Our masks conceal who we are!—Even to ourselves. 

22

The corporation—an extension of the state enslaving us!

23

Your opinions should be strong,

but not when you're wrong.

24

Aphorisms only matter if meaning is assigned to them.

© 2009 Ryan Dulac


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I liked 5, 23, 21, and 20. Random order... Well it was a nice list, it was interesting and I liked reading it, good job, and thanks for sharing!

~Jasmin

Posted 15 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Interesting List and alot of it actually mad me think. I loved number 5, 13 and 21.

Posted 15 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Numbers 20 and 21 really seem to strike a chord with me, but you seem to have a well put together list here :}

Posted 15 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.


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Ryan Dulac
Ryan Dulac

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I've returned to Writer's Cafe after 3 years. Since then my writing has changed genres. Now I write short horror stories after being inspired by Lovecraft, Clark Ashton Smith, R.H. Barlow, Edgar Allan.. more..

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