© Michael Scherr(*1973), Werbetexter und Aphoristiker

noun: 1. A small dot made by the excrement of an insect, such as a fly. 2. Something tiny or insignificant. adjective: Tiny or insignificant. verb tr.: 1. To mark with flyspecks. 2. To examine in minute detail, especially to nitpick.

Definition: (verb) Embody the essential characteristics of or be a typical example of. Synonyms: epitomize. Usage: The fugue typifies Bach's style of composition. Discuss

Es gibt viele Menschen, die sich einbilden, was sie erfahren, verstünden sie auch. Johann Wolfgang von GoetheDeutscher Schriftsteller1749 – 1832

Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach(1830 – 1916), Marie Freifrau Ebner von Eschenbach, österreichische Erzählerin, Novellistin und Aphoristikerin

verb intr.: To thrust with a weapon; lunge. noun: A thrust with a weapon.

«Tradito umiliato lasciato | Offeso e mortificato | Ma molto peggio ignorato | Col cuore spezzato | Ma sicuro di aver amato anche se non ricambiato | consapevole di aver vissuto una passione che rivivrei.» (Mario Lavezzi)

© Ernst Ferstl(*1955), österreichischer Lehrer, Dichter und Aphoristiker

noun: 1. The front of a shirt. 2. A high, front-on collision or bump on an opponent. 3. An aggressive direct confrontation. verb tr.: 1. To run at and collide with someone. 2. To confront someone aggressively.

Definition: (verb) To break out anew or come into renewed activity, as after a period of quiescence. Synonyms: develop, break. Usage: These political movements recrudesce from time to time. Discuss

«La cultura crea individui, l'industria vuole la massa.» (Gino Paoli)

Therese Keiter(1859 – 1925), geb. Kellner, Pseudonym: M. Herbert, deutsche Schriftstellerin

verb tr., intr.: To raise a trivial or frivolous objection. noun: A trivial or frivolous objection.

Definition: (verb) Mark with spots or blotches of different color or shades of color as if stained. Synonyms: blotch, streak. Usage: Her first words had caused the red of humiliation to mottle his already ruby visage to a semblance of purple. Discuss

© Jürgen Wilbert(*1945), Dr. phil., deutscher Literat und Aphoristiker