"'Never put off till to-morrow the fun you can have today...'" (pg. 93)
Technically, this wouldn't be an aphorism to us.What we would consider to be an aphorism is "Don't put off till tomorrow that which you can do today," which is literally the exact opposite of what Lenina is saying. However, this is an aphorism to her and her society. The author includes these as more evidence of the difference between our cultures. We value pretty much everything that they despise.
Also, Lenina is spitting out these aphorism like word vomit, and I'm starting to get annoyed. She was literally brainwashed to think this way, so I kind of understand that she subconsciously does it. At the same time, though, I want to slap her and say, "Think of yourself," although I do understand that she pretty much doesn't have that option.
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