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“apothegm”
apothegm (APUH them)
Thing uttered.
An apothegm is a succinct, declarative saying that affirms a general truth or doctrine and tends to be more practical in nature than an aphorism: "Nobody, they say, is a hero to his valet" (Goethe).
It is also defined as a terse saying that embodies an important truth, e.g., "Haste makes waste."
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apo-, ap-, aph-
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Latin Proverbs, Mottoes, Phrases, and Words: Group A
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