When one hears the word aphorism, they might not automatically recognize it. However, aphorisms are extremely common, and the average person could probably rattle off a few. Among the common aphorisms is “You made your bed now lie in it.” I believe this aphorism should be considered by most people in today's society, which has become consistently egocentric. We’ve become a society which blames outwardly instead of inwardly when bad results occur. Then, ironically, people seem to take all the credit when good results are given. This is what this aphorism warns against. I personally struggle with this. I’m often late for school and other types of events. It’s very easy to say I was late because my shirt being misplaced due to a miscommunication