Aphorisms are literature's hand luggage. Light and compact, they fit easily into the overhead compartment of your brain. James Geary
I quote others only the better to express myself. Michel de Montaigne
He wrapped himself in quotations - as a beggar would enfold himself in the purple of emperors. Rudyard Kipling
Proverbs are short sentences drawn from long experience. Miguel de Cervantes
Charles M. Schulz, Peanuts
Many quotes from:
Grothe, M. 2016. Metaphors be with you. Harper, N. York.
Loyd, J. & J. Mitchinson. 2008. Advanced Banter. Faber and Faber, London.
MacHale, D. 1997. "Wit". Prion Books, London.
MacHale, D. 1998. More "Wit". Prion Books, London.
Parris, M. 1995. Scorn - with added vitriol. Hamish Hamilton, London.
Also worth a visit: Just one liners