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− | Everything we '''know''', everything we '''see''', everything we '''do''' together depends on agreements. '''Language''' is a tool for making agreements, '''writing''' is a tool for recording agreements, '''money''' is a tool for enumerating our agreements. Agreements among people are the basis for our conscious reality. Without a '''process for agreed upon concepts''', our reality would be awash with meaningless sensations. | + | Everything we '''know''', everything we '''see''', everything we '''do''' together depends on agreements. '''Language''' is a tool for making agreements, '''writing''' is a tool for recording agreements, '''money''' is a tool for enumerating and assigning value to our agreements. Agreements among people are the basis for our conscious reality. Without a '''process for agreed upon concepts''', our reality would be awash with meaningless sensations. |
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Revision as of 20:07, 11 February 2019
aph·o·rism
Dictionary result for aphorism
/ˈafəˌrizəm/
noun: aphorism;
plural noun: aphorisms
- 1. a pithy observation that contains a general truth, such as, “if it ain't broke, don't fix it.”.
- "the old aphorism “the child is father to the man”"
- synonyms: saying, maxim, axiom, adage, precept, epigram, epigraph, dictum, gnome, pearl of wisdom, proverb, saw, tag, motto, expression, phrase, formula; rareapothegm
- 2. a concise statement of a scientific principle, typically by an ancient classical author."the opening sentence of the first aphorism of Hippocrates"
By Stan:
- Money is like heat. It is generated by activitry and radiates away from its possessor.
- The Earth is the caldron, the sea is the soup, the Sun is the fire and the Moon is the spoon that stirred life into existence.
- Helpfulness Brings People Into Focus
- When living things work well together, survival is the result.
- Women are the savior of the Planet.
Agreements
Everything we know, everything we see, everything we do together depends on agreements. Language is a tool for making agreements, writing is a tool for recording agreements, money is a tool for enumerating and assigning value to our agreements. Agreements among people are the basis for our conscious reality. Without a process for agreed upon concepts, our reality would be awash with meaningless sensations.