aphorismes
aphorism (noun) Maxime, short sentence.
Meaning and uses
Aphorism – The aphorism, the Greek aphorismos αφοριζειν (‘define, delimit’) is a parable set in a few words – and by extension one sentence – that summarizes a principle or an attempt to characterize a word, a situation in a singular aspect. …
aphorism – Short sentence expressing a principle or concept of thought
aphorism – concise phrase that captures the essence of a thought or learns from experience. (Larousse. Vocabulary for the essay)
aphorism – Short Form and sententious that briefly summarizes the key on an issue or which sets a precept.
aphorism – Maxime general value.
aphorism – nm formula summarizing a point of science or morality. Back to ‘Lao Tzu – The Way of the Tao’