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/ˈafəˌrizəm/,
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aphorisms, plural;
  1. A pithy observation that contains a general truth, such as, “if it ain't broke, don't fix it.”

  2. A concise statement of a scientific principle, typically by an ancient classical author

  1. (aphorism) a short pithy instructive saying
  2. (aphoristic) axiomatic: containing aphorisms or maxims; "axiomatic wisdom"
  3. (aphoristic) terse and witty and like a maxim; "much given to apothegmatic instruction"
  4. Aphorisms is an EP by post-rock band Red Sparowes, released on Amazon.com as a digital download on July 9, 2008. It was also released a few days later on iTunes. The EP was released on 12" vinyl in November 2009 via Sargent House.
  5. An aphorism (literally "distinction" or "definition", from the ἀφορισμός, aphorismós ap–horizein "from/to bound") is an original thought, spoken or written in a laconic and memorable form. It is substantially the same as a maxim.
  6. (aphorism) An original laconic phrase conveying some principle or concept of thought
  7. (APHORISM) A brief statement containing an important truth or fundamental principle.
  8. (Aphorism) (From the Greek αφοριζειν, to define), literally a distinction or a definition (See the Online Etymology Dictionary entry), is a term used to describe a principle expressed tersely in a few telling words or any general truth conveyed in a short and pithy sentence, in such a way that ...
  9. (Aphorism) A brief statement which expresses an observation on life, usually intended as a wise observation. Benjamin Franklin's "Poor Richard's Almanac" contains numerous examples, one of which is Drive thy business; let it not drive thee. ...
  10. (Aphorism) A concise saying which summarizes a moral, theme, or life principles.
  11. (Aphorism) A pointed or terse statement of a serious maxim, opinion/original thought, or general truthful, generally said in a memorable and witty manner. ...
  12. (Aphorism) A terse statement of known authorship which expresses a general truth or a moral principle. (If the authorship is unknown, the statement is generally considered to be a folk proverb.) An aphorism can be a memorable summation of the author’s point.
  13. (Aphorism) one writer's citation of another, known author's truism or pithy remark.
  14. (aphorism) A brief, pithy saying that challenges or overturns conventional wisdom. Jesus was believed to have favored aphorisms in speech.
  15. (aphorism) A brief, sometimes clever saying that expresses a principle, truth or observation about life (see assertion).     example-  "A man is God in ruins."  Ralph Waldo Emerson "Sometimes indolence can be exhausting."  Peter Cameron "Departing"
  16. (aphorism) A short, pithy statement; an adage or maxim, such as "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven" (Matthew 5:3) or "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom" (Proverbs 9:10).
  17. (aphorism) A very concise sentence or statement ("nugget") that expresses, in a memorable and pointed way, a universally recognized truth or principle, for example, "Well begun is half done. ...
  18. (aphorism) [WWD] "a short pointed sentence containing a wise or clever observation or a general truth."
  19. (aphorism) a short, condensed, sometimes witty saying, close in meaning to maxim or proverb
  20. (aphorism) comprehensive maxim or statement of principle, e.g., To the man who is afraid everything rustles. - Sophocles
  21. (aphorism) old saying or short statement
  22. (aphoristic) marked by aphorism (a tersely phrased statement of a truth or opinion; an adage)