Epigram

An epigram is a terse or witty statement, often found in verse.

Latin poet Martial is known for his twelve books of Epigrams. The video below shows a recitation of a few of them.

(Warning: crazyrabbit, as he calls himself, isn’t the most entertaining fellow to watch… but these examples are excellent as far as epigrams go… so bear with me, and watch it. :) )




Epigrams can also be humorous, like these:



• "No one is completely unhappy at the failure of his best friend."
(Groucho Marx)

• "I am not young enough to know everything."
(Oscar Wilde)


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Or more insightful/satirical, like these:


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• "The more corrupt the state, the more numerous the laws."
(Tacitus)

Either way, an epigram is short, pointed, and (most importantly) full of meaning.