WIST QuotationsFeb 25

A quotation from James Howell

The Gluttons dig their own graves with their teeth.
   
[Le gourmans, sont leurs fosses avec leurs dents.]

James Howell (c. 1594–1666) Welsh historian and writer
Paroimiographia [Παροιμιογραφία]: Proverbs, or, Old Sayed Sawes & Adages, “Proverbs in French” (1659)
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Howell, James - Paroimiographia [Παροιμιογραφία]: Proverbs, or, Old Sayed Sawes & Adages, "Proverbs in French" (1659) [compiler] | WIST Quotations

The Gluttons dig their own graves with their teeth. [Le gourmans, sont leurs fosses avec leurs dents.]

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martin bihlFeb 8
George Lois was a very polarizing figure. That’s not necessarily a bad thing. My thoughts on the occasion of his passing: https://adage.com/article/opinion/remembering-george-lois-tribute-iconic-art-director/2478761/ #AdAge #GeorgeLois #advertising #creativerevolution
Martin BihlFeb 8
George Lois was a very polarizing figure. That’s not necessarily a bad thing. My thoughts on the occasion of his passing: https://adage.com/article/opinion/remembering-george-lois-tribute-iconic-art-director/2478761/ #AdAge #GeorgeLois #advertising #creativerevolution
Mathrubhumi EnglishFeb 7
Read to know the meaning of 'Adage', its origin, usage with examples, and synonyms. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/features/books/word-of-the-day-adage-meaning-pronunciation-synonyms-d4ox16xg?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #WordoftheDay #Adage #English #Dictionary #Vocabulary
WIST QuotationsFeb 3

A quotation from Ambrose Bierce

ADAGE, n. A hoary-headed platitude that is kicked along the centuries until nothing is left of it but its clothes. A “saw” which has worn out its teeth on the human understanding.

Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914?) American writer and journalist
“Adage,” “Devil’s Dictionary” column, San Francisco Wasp (1881-03-05)

More about this quote: wist.info/bierce-ambrose/81811…

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Bierce, Ambrose - "Adage," "Devil's Dictionary" column, San Francisco Wasp (1881-03-05) | WIST Quotations

ADAGE, n. A hoary-headed platitude that is kicked along the centuries until nothing is left of it but its clothes. A “saw” which has worn out its teeth on the human understanding. Not collected in later books. Instead, in The Cynic's Word Book (1906), he changed it to "Boned wisdom…

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GoinFawrJan 13

Hashtags are like expletives, don't salt the earth with them

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#expletive
#adage
#salty
#earthy

Rupert BrackenburyJan 7
I don't know who first said it, but the #adage "I have graves to piss on that haven't been dug yet" has done more for my #mentalhealth than any #selfhelp book
martin bihlDec 12
There’s no denying that George Lois was a force in advertising. A force for what? My thoughts: https://adage.com/article/opinion/remembering-george-lois-tribute-iconic-art-director/2478761/ #AdAge #GeorgeLois #advertising #creativerevolution
Martin BihlDec 12
There’s no denying that George Lois was a force in advertising. A force for what? My thoughts: https://adage.com/article/opinion/remembering-george-lois-tribute-iconic-art-director/2478761/ #AdAge #GeorgeLois #advertising #creativerevolution
MyPost2Nov 12
https://get.mypost.to/6Zc1eK
Many marketers now slap “social-first” onto any campaign with a few influencers
#contentcreator #influencers #digitalmarketing #adage
The new creator-led marketing playbook—why companies like Unilever are pouring billions into social-first strategy

TreSemmé’s “Get TF Out of Bed” campaign reflects how Unilever, among other major companies, is sharpening its focus on social-first marketing campaigns.