#platitude — Public Fediverse posts
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A quotation from Ambrose Bierce
ADAGE, n. A hoary-headed platitude that is kicked along the centuries until nothing is left of it but its clothes. A “saw” which has worn out its teeth on the human understanding.
Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914?) American writer and journalist
“Adage,” “Devil’s Dictionary” column, San Francisco Wasp (1881-03-05)More about this quote: wist.info/bierce-ambrose/81811…
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Money doesn't make you happy.
Lack of money makes you unhappy. -
Money doesn't make you happy.
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"If you don't stand for something, you'll fall for anything."
"Yes, that's a nice #platitude. Pithy but poetic. Has a nice balance. But it's also demonstrably false."
