More Aphorisms by Tim Daly

Posted on January 31, 2009
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I first blogged about Tim Daly’s aphorisms back on May 3, 2008. Here are several more sayings, many of which follow an almost mathematical formula characteristic of a certain strain of counter-intuitive aphorism: If X, then Y. Many aphorisms take on this almost syllogistic structure. There is a process of deduction at work in deciphering an aphorism, though that process does not necessarily obey the laws of conventional logic. In fact, aphorists often use this structure precisely to lead readers astray, to prepare them to expect some trite conclusion before slipping in some apposite or unconventional truth, as Tim Daly does here:

Whilst stories cannot die, some are never told.

With great irresponsibility comes great power.

When you find yourself in denial, plant seeds.

Ego: The illusion of being only one person.

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4 Responses to “More Aphorisms by Tim Daly”

  1. Candadai Tirumalai on February 2nd, 2009 2:35 pm

    The season is his only reason.

  2. Aphorisms by Drew Byrne > All Aphorisms, All the Time on February 7th, 2009 5:39 pm

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  3. Drew Byrne. on March 7th, 2009 2:13 pm

    Ah, this is the way I like my aphorisms…infact, if an aphorism doesn’t sidle up to you and say, “te-tum-te-tum, de-dum-de-dum, te-tum-te-tum-te-tum” in your ear—shot it!

  4. marty rubin on March 20th, 2009 2:40 pm

    A seed becomes a flower without making a single decision.

    Some of my best years were spent in denial.

    If your foot slips over the edge, the rest of you is sure to follow.

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