Anonymous What is the difference between these I see none. Anonymous does it matter which one to choose? The first is the usual aphorism and is in the standard form.
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AnonymousWhat is the difference between theseI see none.
Anonymousdoes it matter which one to choose?The first is the usual aphorism and is in the standard form.
Mister MicawberI see none.Thanks a lot teacher.
Mister MicawberThe first is the usual aphorism and is in the standard form.I thought that too. I asked about these two just too see if sometimes sentences in the simple present and future can generally imply the same thing as in these examples, of course one may be more stand
AnonymousAlso, I think the second sentence can have an additional meaning that “everything” indicating everything in life at once (at the same time) will come to an end, where as the first example can only imply that one thing at a time comes to an end. Do you see what I am trying to sayYes.
Anonymousdo you agree that it can imply that
Mister Micawber that it can imply that as well?No. I see no difference.I see. So are you saying that both sentences only imply that one thing at a time (not all the things) come to an end?
Mister MicawberIt tells us nothing about the timing. You must use common sense. The aphorism is not speaking of Armageddon.Sorry I did not mean to emphasize about the time. I meant to say that both sentences that include the word “everything" imply one thing (or each thing), and not all things at once, come to an end. Is what I am asking about clearer now?
Anonymous Is what I am asking about clearer now?Not at all. 'Everything' means 'all things'.
Mister MicawberNot at all. 'Everything' means 'all things'.Yes, everything means all things!
Anonymous Do you agree?No.
Anonymous“everything” imply that eventually a, one, specific thingNo; 'everything' means 'all things'.
Mister Micawber Anonymous Do you agree?No.Anonymous“everything” imply that eventually a, one, specific thingNo; 'everything' means 'all things'.Yes, But will everything come to an end at the same time, or does each thing come to an end at different times. Which idea is the sentence conveying?