Aphorisms

Match newsletter themes to ranked aphorisms and manage a markdown-backed quote database.

1|Updated Apr 16, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/davdunc/pai-framework --skill aphorisms-davdunc
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: Aphorisms
Source: https://github.com/davdunc/pai-framework/tree/main/skills/Aphorisms
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/davdunc/pai-framework --skill aphorisms-davdunc

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It helps you quickly find and maintain a high-quality aphorism library by matching quotes to your content themes, preventing repetition, and enriching each entry with verified attribution and context.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Theme-based aphorism matching for newsletters: Analyze newsletter/article text, extract themes, and recommend 3–5 ranked aphorisms with rationale while considering usage history.
  • Curated database CRUD with deduplication: Add aphorisms/quotes, parse author attribution, extract themes, validate uniqueness, and keep a structured theme index.
  • Thinker research and expansion: Deep research on philosophers (e.g., Hitchens, Deutsch, Harris, Spinoza, Feynman), then add sourced quotes to the database.

Quick Start

Use the Aphorisms skill to find a quote for your newsletter by saying: Find aphorism for my newsletter about overcoming setbacks.

Frequently Asked Questions about Aphorisms

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I find relevant quotes for a newsletter or article theme without repeating ones I've used before?▼

You can find quotes for a newsletter by providing the article text; the skill extracts themes and recommends 3–5 ranked aphorisms. It checks usage history to prevent repetition and formats results for direct editorial use.

Can I research specific philosophers and add their sourced quotes to a knowledge base?▼

You can research thinkers like Spinoza or Harris; the skill conducts deep philosopher research, extracts sourced quotes, and adds them to your markdown-backed database with verified author attribution and context.

What is the best way to manage an aphorism database and ensure quote deduplication?▼

Managing an aphorism database involves CRUD operations that validate uniqueness for deduplication, parse author attribution, and maintain a structured theme index within a local markdown file.

Does this quote recommendation tool require a specific database format or external dependencies?▼

No external dependencies are needed. The tool reads and updates a markdown-backed aphorism database at ~/.claude/skills/aphorisms/Database/aphorisms.md, storing entries with author attribution, theme tags, and context metadata.

How are the recommended aphorisms formatted for editorial workflows?▼

Recommended aphorisms are formatted for direct editorial use, providing ranked results that include author attribution, theme tags, context metadata, and rationale for matching your newsletter themes.