181 Aphorisms : Wisdom down the ages

A number of books are available for the avid reader. More and more voluminous works are getting published, but the attention span of the reader is diminishing because of busy life schedules and work pressure. A need is felt to convey useful ideas, in a condensed format, say 6-8 lines, with an insight & a trigger for mulling over by the reader and extrapolating these with his own life experiences. All Aphorisms in this book are derived from the author’s independent observation, study, analysis and interactions with a vast cross section of people. That is the genesis of this book of 181 Aphorisms. 

An Aphorism is a short phrase that conveys a wise or true idea. The word comes from the Greek word aphorismos, which means "definition". Some other characteristics of Aphorisms are: 

They are often passed down through generations.

They are concise, memorable, and terse.

They are often witty or wise.

They are supposed to remain true and elegant over time.

They are often distinguished from other short sayings by the need for interpretation.

The author’s endeavour, is to convey condensed universal wisdom with an added dimension of spiritual and philosophical aspect conveyed subtly.