Jay+Park's+Aphorism


 * Three Examples of Aphorism**

1. The destiny of each truth is to first be ridiculed, and then - accepted - A.Shvejtser

- Many people blame reality for bringing negative consequences. In fact, the truth is often not perfect and prone to criticisms - but at the end, people must accept the ugly truth because it is the reality. The after school policy in KIS is an apt example for this aphorism. At first, everybody was mentioning how it is tyrannical and ridiculous. After realizing that nothing much can be done, however, people started to accept and follow the policy.

2. True eloquence consists in saying all that is necessary, and nothing but what is necessary. - Heinrich Heine

- Similar to one of Benjamin Franklin's Thirteen Virtues, this aphorism holds much truth in life. It is true that people do talk gossip and speak "unnecessary" words, and that is somewhat needed in people's lives. Yet a good, persuasive speaker presents materials in which nothing can be taken out or added in. An eloquent public speaker captures the audience's attention by not giving too much information but all that is needed.

3. The best way to make your dreams come true is to wake up. - Paul Valery

- When people just dream and think about their future goals, they do not achieve anything. Abstract goal setting will not help one invest in one's future. In order to be a step closer to your dreams, one mush wake up and face everyday challenges. A person, for example, can dream all day about suddenly winning a lottery, and get nothing done. Yet looking for a job and working hard will eventually get that person to his/her dream.