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"Aphorisms have the advantage of piercing straight into the soul, without the need of further explanation; they stir the soul to action by awakening its more noble instincts, which otherwise lie dormant. ... a well-formed aphorism, a condensed formula for truth, which is striking by its self-evident nature ... sets us in motion, in that our heart is touched, our mind is enticed and our desire for virtue is aroused."