நாளொரு பக்கம் 68

நாளொரு பக்கம்  68

Sunday, the 9th thMay 2015 

"Little strokes fell great oaks."

-Benjamin Franklin

Epigrams, Quotes, Proverbs, Witticisms and such assembly of words share the trait of speaking the truth and also of packing it in a bitter pill; when they utter the untruth for the sheer devilry of confounding the Reader, as Ambrose Bierce does, concealing it in a cake, they make for contrarian statements. Luckily for us, Benjamin Franklin, Statesman Extraordinary, Scientist-at -large, indefatigable experimenteer and Wisdom Surround of USA makes a crucial point in an epigram of four words.

எறும்பூர கல்லும் தேயும். The very rock on which armies of ants travel for long will be somewhat eroded in the track. சிறுதுளி பெருவெள்ளம். This is more of a positive statement. Coming back to Benjamin Franklin, we may be able to achieve great things by the simple habit of being at it without let or hindrance incessantly. Bricklaying is an excellent example. We may be ably tumble forth Humpty Dumpties and totally incapicitate them in slow motion, shaking the very foundation slowly, but, steadily.

In short, Be Aware. A series of small steps can topple a heavy weight.   

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Neighbor 3: Ambrose Bierce

“Sweater, n. Garment worn by child when its mother is feeling chilly.” 

-Ambrose Bierce

Ambrose Bierce (1842 - 1914?) pierced through the layers of received wisdom that all of us subscribe to, to some extent or the other. An irrepressible writer, his vehemence as a critic, his motto "Nothing matters", and the sardonic view of human nature that informed his work, all earned him the nickname "Bitter Bierce". His father bore the uncommon first name Marcus Aurelius. Ambrose Bierce was known to encourage younger writers; His style often embraces an abrupt beginning, dark imagery, vague references to time, limited descriptions, impossible events and the theme of war. Because of his penchant for biting social criticism and satire, Bierce's long newspaper career was often steeped in controversy. On several occasions his columns stirred up a storm of hostile reaction. His year of death bears a ?. You know why?

Coming to the Quote: he mocks at the brainwashing that the parents indulge in. 

Dissent is welcome. Endorsemant is also welcome. Diversions most welcome.

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