Lapidary phrases are those that, in a few words, condense lessons or messages so powerful that they need little further clarification. I suppose that at some point in your life you have heard expressions that, although somewhat shocking, expressed some situation to reflect on with a trace of comedy; This is precisely an example of how language allows us to transmit great meanings in seemingly simple ways. Lapidary phrases have accompanied us throughout our lives.
These reflections play with our preconceived beliefs that we surely learned firsthand from our parents. They have also served to give humor to situations in which the truth hits us where it hurts the most.
18. If you don’t think about your future, you won’t have it
Believe in your own possibilities It is the first step to move forward.
19. A dog’s best friend is another dog.
Unfortunately, human beings do not recognize the needs of other species, so we decide to humanize them without repairing the damage we do.
20. A pessimist is an experienced optimist
Never distrust the advice of the pessimist, he probably lives better than an optimist.
21. Orientals do not bow, they scan their interlocutor
The orientals are very smart.
22. I wonder: what would I do without me?
Of romantic individualisms that excite.
24. I like repeat offenders because they don’t change their mind.
About impulsive and loyal perseverance.
25. Cowards usually fight the force of the word with the force of the police
Unfortunately, sometimes we have to watch battles of wrong sides.
26. In wars, soldiers receive bullets and generals receive medals
Sometimes no one knows who they work for, especially in contexts of violence
27. I’m not completely useless… at least I serve as a bad example
It is beautiful to recognize our potentialities.
28. May the desire for freedom not enslave us
Fans should check out this reflection.
29. Blessed are those who hope for nothing because they will never be disappointed
When expectations don’t count, only what we experience.
30. The future is hidden behind the men who do it
The future is under construction.
31. Don’t get into the world of drugs… there are many of us and there is very little
One of those lapidary ironic phrases about the effects of addiction.
32. Absolute truth does not exist and this is absolutely true
How much truth in this phrase.
33. You can learn a lot about love in the movies…if the movie doesn’t distract us
Scenarios for love are sometimes a bit risky.
34. Having a clear conscience is a symptom of bad memory
This lapidary phrase invites us to search through the recesses of our past.
35. Life is a deadly sexually transmitted disease
Original way of seeing life.
36. Don’t trust anyone who tries to convince you of something. Everything you have to learn you will learn by yourself
We are our best teachers; at least, in some circumstances.
37. The economy is not like an engine: it is like a bicycle. If it stops, you fall
Therefore in some situations you have to push it.
38. Every past tense was previous
The past only has space in the past. Let’s move on.
39. Suppose there are no hypothetical situations…
And we are not going to assume the intention of whoever invented this phrase.
40. You should never hit a fallen man, he can get up
For an act of kindness, towards oneself.
41. Man of good habits, look for someone to take them away from you
Well, in love it is better to put your cards on the table from the beginning.
42. How do you want me to forget you if, when I start to forget you, I forget to forget you and start to remember you
This phrase addresses an everyday dilemma linked to love
Related article: “The stages of heartbreak and its psychological consequences”
43. Being bad is taking revenge in advance
There are people who prefer to be warned.
44. In the ocean of the Internet it does not matter if the truth comes to light, because it is nothing more than a drop drowned in a sea of falsehoods
This lapidary phrase is meant to be shared on the wall of some social network.
45. Life is expensive, there is another cheaper one, but it is not life
This phrase is probably directed at situations where we let ourselves be led by an easier path and not fight for our dreams.
46. Don’t speak unless you can improve the silence
Silence is also important, we must have a good reason to break it.
47. The world is running out of geniuses: Einstein died, Beethoven went deaf… and my head hurts
Apparently someone has very good self-esteem.
48. Promises of freedom are usually the candy we offer the child to keep him quiet.
This phrase invites us not to deceive ourselves.
49. He who seeks the truth runs the risk of finding it
Sometimes we might not like the truth.
50. He who is born poor and ugly has a great chance of developing both conditions when he grows up.
This phrase is about hopeless prospects
51. Many times the problem lies not in knowing what to do, but in knowing who does it.
Deciding who moves the chip can be complicated.
52. There are people so poor that they only have money…
And it is probably the saddest misery.
53. Children always tell the truth; that’s why schools were invented
Sometimes it is convenient for adults to keep children busy so as not to hear their truths, just as the system does the same with them.
54. Liberalism is based on encouraging fools to risk their money so that smart people have it.
This lapidary phrase refers to the latest economic trends that have expanded the world jet set.
55. You have to work eight hours and sleep eight hours, but not the same
This reflection tells us that each activity has its time.
I’m Emily Williams Jones, a psychologist specializing in mental health with a focus on cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness. With a Ph.D. in psychology, my career has spanned research, clinical practice and private counseling. I’m dedicated to helping individuals overcome anxiety, depression and trauma by offering a personalized, evidence-based approach that combines the latest research with compassionate care.
