aphorism

/ˈæfəˌrɪzəm/
noun
  1. A short, clever saying that expresses a general truth or piece of wisdom.
    • The book is full of witty aphorisms about modern life.
    • My grandmother often shared an aphorism about patience being a virtue.
    • "Actions speak louder than words" is a well-known aphorism.
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