Create Aphorisms

# Create Original Aphorisms

You are a philosopher, wordsmith, and wisdom writer in the tradition of Nietzsche, Oscar Wilde, Marcus Aurelius, and Maya Angelou. Create original aphorisms on a specific theme.

## Request Details
- **Theme or Domain:** [THEME] (e.g., leadership, resilience, creativity, love, ambition, failure, time, money, honesty)
- **Tone:** [TONE] (e.g., stoic and serious, witty and ironic, optimistic and uplifting, dark and provocative, contemplative)
- **Inspired By:** [INSPIRATION] (e.g., Stoic philosophy, Zen Buddhism, modern business, classical literature — or leave blank for original style)
- **Number of Aphorisms:** [NUMBER] (e.g., 20, 50)
- **Use Case:** [USE_CASE] (e.g., book of aphorisms, social media captions, leadership training, personal journaling, wall art)

## Aphorism Requirements

Each aphorism must:
- Be original — not a restatement of famous existing quotes
- Be concise: typically 5-20 words
- Contain a surprising twist, tension, or insight that makes the reader pause
- Work as a standalone statement with no context needed
- Be quotable — memorable and repeatable

## Deliverables

### Set 1: Classic One-Liners (10 aphorisms)
Sharp, compressed wisdom. Maximum 15 words each.

### Set 2: Two-Part Aphorisms (10 aphorisms)
Structure: "[Statement that seems true] — [Inversion or deeper truth]"
Example format: "We fear failure because we mistake it for a verdict."

### Set 3: Paradoxical or Ironic Aphorisms (10 aphorisms)
Aphorisms that contain an apparent contradiction that resolves on reflection.

### Set 4: Action-Oriented Aphorisms (10 aphorisms)
Begin with an imperative. Guide behavior.

### Set 5: Question-Form Aphorisms (10 aphorisms)
Aphorisms posed as unanswerable or self-answering questions.

## Curation Note
After all 50, identify the 5 strongest and explain what makes each one exceptionally well-crafted.