A Treasury of English Aphorisms

'A Treasury of English Aphorisms' is a meticulously curated collection of wit, wisdom, and concise moral observations drawn from the vast landscape of English literature. Compiled by the renowned essayist and aphorist Logan Pearsall Smith, this volume serves as a definitive anthology of the 'pithy saying'-those short, sharp insights that capture complex human truths in a handful of words. The collection spans centuries, gathering the intellectual gems of philosophers, poets, and statesmen. From the cynical brilliance of the 17th-century wits to the refined morality of the Victorian era, Smith organizes these reflections to highlight the evolution of the English mind and its unique capacity for self-reflection and irony. The work explores universal themes of life, death, love, politics, and the follies of society, presenting them through the lens of masters like Francis Bacon, Dr. Johnson, and William Hazlitt.More than just a reference book, 'A Treasury of English Aphorisms' is a celebration of the English language’s precision and economy. It offers readers a timeless exploration of human nature, providing both intellectual provocation and aesthetic pleasure. This compilation remains an essential resource for lovers of literature, philosophy, and the art of the perfect sentence.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.