Aphorism Cards

Description: Latin aphorism

Description: feed me pizza & tell me vague, cryptic aphorisms

Description: I dream of a language whose words, like fists, would fracture jaws.

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Description: 'Less is more' is one of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe most famous aphorism. The term minimalism is also used to describe a trend in design and architecture, wherein the subject is reduced to its necessary elements. Wiki

Description: A black background with bold white sans-serif text. The top line reads "TWO RULES OF BUSINESS". Below this is a thin horizontal line. The second line begins with "1. MIND YOUR OWN" and the third line reads "2. STAY OUT OF MINE".

Description: Carpe Vimum Ornamental Vintage Latin Aphorism

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Description: This design says "Dang, I remember when all this was woods." Do you find yourself saying this more and more? It may be time for you to add this item to your collection. Or better yet, give it to your dad as a Christmas, birthday, or Father's Day gift! He says this EVERY TIME YOU GO BACK HOME FOR A VISIT, amiright?

Description: Eliminate the enemy of motivation and achieve your goals with the phrase Procrastination is the assassination of motivation. This thought-provoking message reminds us that the habit of procrastination can be a major roadblock to success, and that taking swift and decisive action is crucial for keeping our motivation levels high.

Description: Sharpen the room with Oscar Wilde and “There is no sin except stupidity.” A pink-and-green dunce cap blooms into a carnation beside a quill and curling ribbons, perfect for lovers of fearless literary satire.

Description: Christian Morgenstern: I shall excavate the strata of my soul.

Description: A quote in white, serif font reads "a still tongue makes a happy life." Below the text, a detailed white outline of a penny-farthing bicycle is positioned on the right side. The background is a textured, deep blue.

Description: Crown literary wit with Oscar Wilde in a distressed navy-and-crimson portrait, surrounded by books, quill, jeweled rose, and the bold title King of the Epigram. A commanding choice for aphorism collectors, playwrights, and readers.

Description: Pass along Oscar Wilde’s playful counsel: “The only thing to do with good advice is to pass it on.” Gloved hands exchange a curling pink ribbon beside a lily, books and quill—ideal for wise friends and readers.

Description: Christian Morgenstern: Schön ist eigentlich alles, was man mit Liebe betrachtet. Je mehr jemand die Welt liebt, desto schöner wird er sie finden.

Description: If you are going through hell keep going

Description: A stark, bold text-based graphic with white lettering on a black background. The text is arranged in four lines: 'IT'S NOT ABOUT THE' followed by 'DESTINATION' on the second line, 'IT'S ABOUT' on the third, and 'THE JOURNEY' on the fourth. The font is sans-serif and uppercase.

Description: René Descartes quote: Cogito, ergo sum

Description: René Descartes quote: Cogito, ergo sum (dark text)

Description: Christian Morgenstern: Home is not where you live but where they understand you.

Description: Break the pattern with Oscar Wilde and “Consistency is the last refuge of the unimaginative.” Burgundy portraiture, theatre masks, books, quill and pink carnations create a theatrical salute to original minds.

Description: René Descartes quote: Je pense, donc je suis.

Description: Monochromatic typography featuring a quote about common sense and deodorant. The text is arranged in multiple lines, with "COMMON SENSE" at the top, followed by "IS LIKE" with a horizontal line on either side. Below this is "DEODORANT", "THE PEOPLE", "WHO NEED IT MOST", and "NEVER USE".

Description: A stark, typographic composition on a black background featuring three lines of white text. The top line reads "VERBAL &", the middle line reads "SOMATIC &", and the bottom line reads "MATERIAL". The text is large, bold, and centered.

Description: A quote by Arthur Schopenhauer presented with bold text. The design features the words 'TALENT', 'GENIUS', and 'TARGET' in prominent blue lettering with gold outlines. Additional text reads 'HITS A TARGET NO ONE ELSE CAN HIT' and 'HITS HITS A TARGET NO ONE ELSE CAN SEE', attributed to '- ARTHUR SCHOPENHAUER'. Decorative gold flourishes frame the top and bottom.

Description: A stark, black background displays bold text. The top line reads "No Good" in large, serif font. Below it, "DEED" is prominently displayed in even larger, block lettering. A small, cursive phrase "goes" sits between "DEED" and the final line, "Unpunished", which mirrors the font style of "No Good".

Description: A stark white text-based composition against a black background. The top line reads "I USED TO BE A" in smaller capital letters. Below this, "PEOPLE" is displayed in a large, bold, capital font. The next line prominently features "PERSON" in the same large, bold, capital font. Finally, the bottom portion contains the text "...but people ruined that for me" in a smaller, standard capital font.

Description: A stark black background features white, bold text presenting a quote. The quote reads: "Reports of my death have been greatly exarggelated." Below the quote, separated by a hyphen, is the attributed name: - COBOL.

Description: Embrace the polished contradictions of Oscar Wilde through a crimson portrait, lavish gold scrollwork, stacked books, a white lily and oversized quill. Made for admirers of sharp wit and Victorian elegance.

Description: A distressed yellow and orange horizontally striped background with bold black text. The top line reads "BE EXCELLENT" and the bottom line reads "TO EACH OTHER." The text has a rough, textured appearance with small black speckles.

Description: A bold, minimalist graphic on a black background featuring white text. The text reads "WE BUILD TOO MANY WALLS AND NOT ENOUGH BRIDGES." Below this, in a smaller font, is the name "Isaac Newton."

Description: A bold, white text statement on a black background. The top line reads "I HAD" and the bottom line reads "POTENTIAL". The font is a sans-serif, uppercase, and all characters are white.

Description: Motto about strength and resilience. What doesn't kill you makes you stronger.

Description: A stark, monochrome presentation featuring bold white sans-serif lettering against a solid black background. The top line reads "ENJOY" in large capital letters, followed by "YOURSELF" in equally prominent capitals on the second line. The third line, in smaller capitals, states "IT'S LATER THAN YOU THINK".

Description: A minimalist monochrome presentation of the text "Slow days are still productive" arranged in three lines. The text is rendered in a light blue hue against a solid black background, featuring a clean, sans-serif font.