| Apothegm |  |
| noun | 1. A concise saying or maxim; an aphorism. |
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 | | "An apothegm is a short and sweet phrase that's supposed to give some sort of life lesson." | | "My grandmother loved to give advice with an apothegm, such as, 'An apple a day keeps the doctor away.'" | | "That's a nice apothegm, but I'm looking for more personalized advice." |
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 | | Latin, mid-16th century |
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 | | An apothegm can go by many other names: "maxim," "motto," "proverb," "aphorism," "catchphrase," "words of wisdom," "platitude," or even "cliché." ... |  |
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