Virginia WoolfThey lack suggestive power. And when a book lacks suggestive power, however hard it hits the surface of the mind it cannot penetrate within.
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An aphorism is an expression, often a piece of advice, that is usually meant to be taken literally. It can include a statement such as, “He has a kind heart,” or “She is a fool.” However, just because your mother says something does not mean it is true. It may be true but you do not know for sure because she is rarely in the right frame of mind to really know whether or not it’s true. Statements such as these lack suggestive power and will not always be accurate.
Source: A Room Of Ones Own
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