If you must be serious, have a sense of humour about it.

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Umberto Eco said: “There is nothing more difficult to define than an aphorism.”

I say Umberto was overthinking things; they’re pithy antidotes to rambling. If I could, I would only speak in aphorisms, but then I’d have no friends so I’ll keep them mainly to the blog and hope you’ll find some of them useful. At the very least, I believe they’re a good way to condense ideas and organise thoughts.

I’m an optimist with a soft spot for pessimism so some may be cynical, but the best aphorisms usually are. That’s how Nietzsche made a living if I’m not mistaken.

If you’re wondering, am I placing myself firmly in the company of major European philosophers? You can rest assured, I am.

As well as my own, I’ll probably share aphorisms from other people that I’ve picked up out in the world every now and again. If you have any of your own drop me an email at: blog (at) declanandrews.co.uk.

Cheers and enjoy your Easter Eggs. As you eat them, just remember to think of Jesus and not the taste of the chocolate.