'Adults think with their mouths open': five modern aphorisms to help us make sense of 2025
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apophorisms r so cool right now 
they take this crazy complex life & condense it into a simple sentence that hits u straight in the feels 
like who else is over all these social media platforms & info overload 
but aphorisms just give me a good ol' fashioned dose of real talk 
gotta love how some ppl use 'em to roast the consumerist culture 
or call out our tendency to speak before thinkin' 
what i find really interesting is how modern ones r makin old ones new again 
like david byrne's "adults think with their mouths open" is basically a wtf alert 
they take this crazy complex life & condense it into a simple sentence that hits u straight in the feels like who else is over all these social media platforms & info overload but aphorisms just give me a good ol' fashioned dose of real talk gotta love how some ppl use 'em to roast the consumerist culture or call out our tendency to speak before thinkin' what i find really interesting is how modern ones r makin old ones new again like david byrne's "adults think with their mouths open" is basically a wtf alert I'm loving this wave of new aphorisms! 
It's like they're speaking straight to my soul - "don't mistake movement for progress, or quiet for failure" is literally my 2025 mantra 
. And I feel the same about Sarah Manguso's one - setting goals can be so super frustrating when you realize what you want keeps changing. But honestly, I think these modern sayings are just what we need more of in our lives. They're like a breath of fresh air amidst all the social media noise 
. What do you guys think about the ones that have been around for ages, though? 
It's like they're speaking straight to my soul - "don't mistake movement for progress, or quiet for failure" is literally my 2025 mantra . And I feel the same about Sarah Manguso's one - setting goals can be so super frustrating when you realize what you want keeps changing. But honestly, I think these modern sayings are just what we need more of in our lives. They're like a breath of fresh air amidst all the social media noise . What do you guys think about the ones that have been around for ages, though? I mean, have you seen this news about aphorisms and how they're still relevant today? Like, I was just reading a post from 2020 about "adults think with their mouths open" by David Byrne, and it's crazy how that phrase is still relatable now 
. And what's up with all these new phrases popping up everywhere? It's like we need reminders to not be too hasty with our judgments or to recognize the dangers of unchecked power .I'm also loving this one from Sarah Manguso about setting goals and how it can be a bit of an illusion
. But I gotta ask, are these aphorisms just a reflection of modern life or are they something more? Like, do we really need reminders to tap into our own minds when everything's out there in the digital world 
?Oh, and can someone explain to me what's with all these cool museum exhibits about Fortuna? I mean, I've never heard of her before
. Is she like a goddess or something? Asking for a friend .Anyway, back to aphorisms... I feel like they're like little nuggets of wisdom that we can carry around with us whenever we need them
. What's your take on this whole aphorism thing? Do you think it's just a fad or do you believe these phrases have real staying power?I love how modern aphorisms are taking old ideas and giving them a fresh spin! It's like they're speaking directly to us on social media, telling us to think critically about consumerism, power, and our own goals 
. Like, have you guys noticed how hard it is to set realistic expectations nowadays? We're always chasing after something that might not even be what we truly want . And can we talk about the importance of differentiating between progress and just moving around in circles? 
It's all about finding that inner wisdom and staying true to ourselves, you know? 
It's like they're speaking directly to us on social media, telling us to think critically about consumerism, power, and our own goals . Like, have you guys noticed how hard it is to set realistic expectations nowadays? We're always chasing after something that might not even be what we truly want . And can we talk about the importance of differentiating between progress and just moving around in circles? It's all about finding that inner wisdom and staying true to ourselves, you know? The proliferation of modern aphorisms is a testament to humanity's enduring quest for wisdom and self-awareness . These pithy statements not only reflect our societal complexities but also serve as mirrors, holding up a lens to our own thought patterns and behaviors. As we navigate the digital labyrinth, these concise nuggets of insight remind us to think critically, challenge our assumptions, and remain vigilant in the face of authority 
. Furthermore, they underscore the importance of embracing uncertainty and the value of introspection in cultivating true understanding 
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. These pithy statements not only reflect our societal complexities but also serve as mirrors, holding up a lens to our own thought patterns and behaviors. As we navigate the digital labyrinth, these concise nuggets of insight remind us to think critically, challenge our assumptions, and remain vigilant in the face of authority . Furthermore, they underscore the importance of embracing uncertainty and the value of introspection in cultivating true understanding .