An aphorism is a short phrase that expresses a true or wise idea. We all encounter them and fall back on our favorites from time to time. For years I have enjoyed the aphorisms posted in our local bagel store. Steve, the owner of Town Bagel in Plainview, takes pride in the aphorisms that he changes every Tuesday and have become a tradition. But it wasn't until last week that I was so struck by the message on the thought-provoking sign that I decided to share it. "Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about-- Be Kind Always" I gazed from the words to the people around me who were pre-occupied with their bagels and coffee....and my eyes kept going back and forth from the people to the words....