Skip to main content
aphorisms Aphorism management. USE WHEN aphorism, quote, saying. SkillSearch('aphorisms') for docs.
Jump to install Skills Marketplace Discover and explore AI skills built by the community.
Install with Codex or Claude Copy this prompt, paste it into Codex, Claude, or another assistant, and let it review the skill page and install it for you.
Show prompt details A direct command skips the review prompt. Inspect the source before running it.
npx skills add https://github.com/Sheshiyer/skill-clusters --skill aphorismsThe command stays on one line. Scroll horizontally to inspect it before copying.
Prefer a local copy? Download the files currently available to SkillsMP.
Download Zip Downloading... More from this repository Arcplume runs Grok through the Grok Build CLI's own OAuth-authenticated session (grok login) for image generation, with strict preflight validation, secret-safe handling, and headless CLI-driven execution -- no separate XAI_API_KEY billing. Video falls back to the billed xAI API. USE WHEN a user wants to generate an image via a locally logged-in Grok Build CLI session, e.g. 'generate an image with grok', 'use grok build', or 'use my logged-in grok session'.
Shared reference for the Selemene cluster: the two report surfaces (deterministic Rust reports vs. narrative witness-pipeline readings), the @selemene/bridge CLI contract, the output manifest format, and non-prescriptive witnessing tone. USE WHEN deciding which Selemene surface to invoke or when routing between birth/compatibility/transit reports and solo/dyadic readings.
Route Selemene Engine tasks to the right surface: deterministic reports (birth/compatibility/transit) via selemene-core and the @selemene/bridge CLI, or narrative witness readings via selemene-report. USE WHEN the user wants anything under the Selemene/Noesis umbrella but has not named the exact surface.
Related occupations SOC
Based on SOC occupation classification
name aphorisms description Aphorism management. USE WHEN aphorism, quote, saying. SkillSearch('aphorisms') for docs. cluster business-content version 1.0.0
Customization
Before executing, check for optional user customizations in a sibling USER/ override directory if your environment defines one. If present, load and apply any PREFERENCES.md, configurations, or resources found there — these override default behavior. Otherwise proceed with skill defaults.
Workflow Routing
When executing a workflow, announce which one you're running:
Running the **WorkflowName** workflow in the **Aphorisms** skill to ACTION...
When user requests finding perfect aphorism for newsletter content:
Examples: "find aphorism for this newsletter", "find quote for this content", "what aphorism fits this", "suggest quote for newsletter", "match aphorism to this article", "perfect quote for this", "aphorism recommendation"
→ READ: Workflows/Find-aphorism.md (relative to this skill)
→ EXECUTE: Analyze content themes and recommend matching aphorism from database
When user requests adding new aphorism to database:
Examples: "add this quote", "add aphorism", "save this quote", "add to aphorism database", "new aphorism", "store this quote", "include this in collection"
→ READ:
Workflows/Add-aphorism.md
EXECUTE:
When user requests researching specific thinker's quotes:
Examples: "research Hitchens quotes", "find Feynman aphorisms", "what did Spinoza say about", "get quotes from Sam Harris", "research David Deutsch wisdom", "thinker quotes on [topic]"
→ READ: Workflows/Research-thinker.md (relative to this skill)
→ EXECUTE: Research thinker's relevant quotes and add to database
When user requests searching aphorisms by theme or keyword:
Examples: "search aphorisms about resilience", "find quotes on learning", "aphorisms about stoicism", "quotes matching [keyword]", "show me quotes about [theme]", "what aphorisms do we have on"
→ READ: Workflows/Search-aphorisms.md (relative to this skill)
→ EXECUTE: Search database by theme, keyword, or author
When to Activate This Skill
Direct Aphorism Requests
"find aphorism", "find a quote", "find quote for X"
"search aphorisms", "search quotes", "look up quote"
"what aphorism", "which quote", "perfect quote for"
"suggest aphorism", "recommend quote", "match quote to"
"aphorism for newsletter", "quote for blog post", "quote for article"
Database Management
"add aphorism", "add quote", "save this quote"
"new aphorism", "include quote", "store this"
"update aphorism database", "manage quotes"
Research & Discovery
"research [thinker] quotes", "find [author] aphorisms"
"what did [philosopher] say about", "quotes from [thinker]"
"Hitchens quotes", "Feynman wisdom", "Spinoza aphorisms"
"Sam Harris on [topic]", "David Deutsch quotes"
Theme-Based Search
"aphorisms about [theme]", "quotes on [topic]"
"show quotes about resilience", "wisdom on learning"
"stoic quotes", "quotes matching [keyword]"
Newsletter Workflow Integration
User working on newsletter and needs aphorism
Mentions "newsletter" + "quote" or "aphorism"
Content analysis for quote matching
Avoiding previously used quotes
Use Case Indicators
Need wisdom quote to open/close newsletter
Want thematically relevant aphorism
Building quote collection
Researching philosopher's ideas
Managing aphorism library
Core Capabilities
1. Intelligent Quote Matching Analyze newsletter or article content to find the perfect thematic aphorism:
Extract key themes from content
Match themes to aphorism database
Consider tone and style alignment
Avoid recently used quotes
Provide multiple options with rationale
2. Comprehensive Database Curated collection organized by:
Author - Thinkers aligned with TELOS philosophyTheme - Categories like resilience, learning, stoicism, risk, progressContext - Background on quote origin and meaningUsage History - Track which quotes used in which newsletters
3. Thinker Research Deep research on key philosophers:
Christopher Hitchens - Rationality, skepticism, intellectual honestyDavid Deutsch - Knowledge creation, optimism, explanationsSam Harris - Rationality, meditation, free will, moralityBaruch Spinoza - Ethics, reason, freedom, natureRichard Feynman - Curiosity, scientific thinking, doubt, clarity
4. Theme-Based Organization Aphorisms categorized by themes matching user content:
Work Ethic & Excellence - Craft, mastery, high standardsResilience & Strength - Adversity, persistence, growthLearning & Education - Curiosity, continuous improvementStoicism & Control - Internal locus, acceptance, disciplineRisk & Action - Courage, failure, experimentationWisdom & Truth - Rationality, evidence, honest inquiry
Database Structure Location: Database/aphorisms.md (relative to this skill)
Initial Collection - 15 curated quotes covering core themesFeatured Thinkers - Sections for Hitchens, Deutsch, Harris, Spinoza, Feynman (to be populated)Theme Index - Quick reference by categoryNewsletter Usage History - Tracking to avoid repetition
Full quote text
Author attribution
Theme tags
Context and background
Source reference (when available)
Available Workflows
Quote Discovery & Matching find-aphorism.md - Intelligent newsletter content analysis
Analyze content themes and tone
Search database for thematic matches
Consider usage history
Provide top 3-5 recommendations with rationale
Include quote, author, and why it fits
Database Management add-aphorism.md - Structured quote addition
Accept quote text and author
Extract or assign themes
Add context and background
Update theme index
Validate uniqueness
Research Operations research-thinker.md - Deep thinker research
Research specific philosopher's relevant quotes
Focus on TELOS-aligned themes
Add quotes to appropriate database section
Include context and sources
Update theme index
Search & Discovery search-aphorisms.md - Theme and keyword search
Search by theme, keyword, or author
Return matching aphorisms
Sort by relevance or usage
Provide context for each result
Integration Points
Newsletter Content Skill
Automatic aphorism suggestions when creating newsletter
Theme analysis from newsletter content
Usage tracking for variety
Research Skill
Deep thinker research capabilities
Web research for quote verification
Source attribution and context
Writing Skill
Blog post quote recommendations
Story explanation enhancement
Content opening/closing quotes
Key Thinkers & Philosophy Alignment
Why These Thinkers? All five thinkers align with TELOS themes of wisdom, rationality, truth-seeking, and human flourishing:
Intellectual honesty and skepticism
Question everything, follow evidence
"What can be asserted without evidence can be dismissed without evidence"
Optimistic epistemology - problems are solvable
Knowledge creation through criticism
Emphasis on explanations, not just predictions
Scientific rationality applied to ethics
Importance of reason and evidence
Mindfulness and self-awareness
Ethics based on reason
Freedom through understanding
Reality acceptance and wisdom
Curiosity-driven learning
Doubt as a tool for knowledge
Clarity of thought and explanation
Scientific honesty
Research Priority
Immediate : Analyze previous newsletters for aphorism patternsPhase 1 : Research Hitchens and Feynman (most quotable, clear style)Phase 2 : Research Harris and Deutsch (contemporary, relevant)Phase 3 : Research Spinoza (historical, philosophical depth)
Usage Examples
Example 1: Finding Aphorism for Newsletter User: "I'm writing a newsletter about overcoming setbacks in AI research. Find me a good aphorism."
Analyze themes: resilience, adversity, persistence, progress
Search database for matching themes
Recommend top 3 options:
Rocky Balboa quote (direct, powerful on getting hit and moving forward)
Bob Marley quote (strength through necessity)
Marcus Aurelius quote (stoic control focus)
Provide rationale for each
Example 2: Adding New Quote User: "Add this quote: 'The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity.' - Dorothy Parker"
Parse quote and author
Identify themes: curiosity, learning, passion
Add to database with context
Update theme index
Confirm addition
Example 3: Researching Thinker User: "Research David Deutsch quotes about knowledge and optimism"
Research Deutsch's works (The Beginning of Infinity, The Fabric of Reality)
Extract relevant quotes on knowledge creation and optimism
Add to database with source attribution
Organize by theme
Report findings
Example 4: Theme Search User: "Show me all aphorisms about learning and education"
Search database for learning/education theme
Return matching quotes:
Gandhi (live/learn)
Krishnamurti (lifelong learning)
Confucius (learning + thinking)
Aaron Swartz (curiosity)
Provide context for each
Best Practices
Quote Selection for Newsletter
Match tone - Ensure quote tone aligns with newsletter contentThematic relevance - Direct connection to main themesAvoid repetition - Check usage historyProvide variety - Rotate between authors and themesContext matters - Consider whether reader needs background
Database Maintenance
Verify accuracy - Check quote text and attributionAdd context - Include source and background when possibleTheme consistently - Use established theme categoriesTrack usage - Update history to avoid overuseQuality over quantity - Curate, don't just collect
Thinker Research
Primary sources - Prefer direct quotes from books/speechesContext critical - Include enough background for understandingAvoid misattribution - Verify quote authenticityTELOS alignment - Focus on wisdom, rationality, truth-seekingPractical wisdom - Quotes should be actionable or profound
Future Enhancements
Planned Features
Automatic theme detection - ML-based content analysisQuote recommendation engine - Collaborative filtering based on past selectionsIntegration with previous newsletters - Analyze historical aphorism usage patternsExpanded thinker research - Add more philosophers aligned with TELOSMood/tone matching - Match quote emotional tone to contentQuote formatting - Auto-format for newsletter style
Long-term Vision
Comprehensive wisdom library covering all content needs
Predictive recommendations based on newsletter draft
Historical analysis of most impactful quotes
Community contributions (vetted)
Integration with other writing workflows
Quick Reference
"Find aphorism for this newsletter" → Analyze content and recommend
"Add this quote" → Add to database with metadata
"Research [thinker] quotes" → Deep research and database population
"Search aphorisms about [theme]" → Theme-based search
Database Location:
Database/aphorisms.md (relative to this skill)
15 initial quotes (starter collection)
5 thinker sections (to be populated)
12+ theme categories
Key Thinkers:
Hitchens, Deutsch, Harris, Spinoza, Feynman
Related Skills newsletter-content - Newsletter creation and content suggestions
research - Web research and content analysis
writing - Blog post and content creation
personal - User's philosophy and values context
