An aphorism is nothing else but the slightest
QUOTES AND APHORISMS ON DIFFERENCES
There is only one step from the sublime to the ridiculous.
Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821, French general, emperor)
The conquest of the earth, which mostly means the taking it away from those who have a different complexion or slightly flatter noses than ourselves, is not a pretty thing when you look into it.
Joseph Conrad (1857-1924, Polish-born British novelist)
We sometimes differ more widely from ourselves than we do from others.
Francois De La Rochefoucauld (1613-1680, French classical writer)
There is as much difference between us and ourselves as there is between us and others.
Niccolo Machiavelli (1469-1527, Italian author, statesman)
A house full of people is filled with different points of view.
New Zealander Proverb
In the birds' court, a cockroach never wins his case.
African Proverb (Sayings of African origin)
Vive la difference.
French Proverb (Sayings of French origin)
A different man, a different taste.
Greek Proverb (Sayings of Greek origin)
All sails do not suit every ship.
Icelandic Proverb (Sayings of Icelandic origin)
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