Aphorisms often use metaphors or creative imagery to express ideas.
The original dictum said, A penny spar’d is twice got, but it’s adapted over the years for modern English.
There is no try.
Washington also said, It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one.
He’s earned that title because he’s authored dozens of aphorisms.
This quote came from Wales, first appearing in an 1866 publication.
From there, you can build your story around it.
Let’s get started.
Guy standing at a bookshelf
Another aphorism that’s adapted is, Don’t count your chickens before they hatch.
See for yourself.
This aphorism is short and sweet, but it teaches us a valuable truth.
He once stated, If you want a thing done well, do it yourself.
Finally, All things come to those who wait is a good aphorism we’re all familiar with.
Build a storyline around that saying.
But not today.