Entertaining with Aphorisms

An aphorism is a short, concise statement expressing a

wise or clever observation or truth. In order to fully
understand an aphorism, try and state the meaning of the
statement in your own words, or paraphrase.

Ex: When the cat’s away the mice will play= People
become unruly when authority is absent.

1) Choose ten aphorisms from Benjamin Franklin’s Poor Richard’s Almanack.

2) Explain the aphorism’s literal meaning
3) Explain the idea the aphorism expresses (What is the real-life message or advice?)
4) Come up with a real world example that connects to the aphorism’s meaning.
5) Draw pictures that illustrate two of the aphorisms.

BEN FRANKLIN’S APHORISMS

1. There are no ugly loves nor handsome prisons.

2. He who multiplies riches multiplies cares.

3. Fish and visitors smell in three days.

4. Three may keep a secret if two of them are dead.

5. A spoonful of honey will catch more flies than a gallon of vinegar.

6. He that lies down with dogs will rise up with fleas.

7. If a man could have half his wishes, he would double his troubles.

8. ‘Tis hard for an empty bag to stand upright.

9. be proud of virtue is poison to oneself with the antidote.

10. To follow by faith alone is to follow blindly.

11. Experience is a dear teacher, but fools will learn at no other.

12. Genius without education is like silver in the mine.

13. The worst wheel of the cart makes the most noise.

14. What is a butterfly? A caterpillar dressed.

15. He that falls in love with himself will have no rivals