max·im [máksim]
(plural max·ims) noun
1.saying: a succinct or pithy saying that has some proven truth to it2.general rule: a general rule, principle, or truthprov·erb [pró vùrb]
(plural prov·erbs) noun
short well-known saying: a short well-known saying that expresses an obvious truth and often offers advice
a allegory is a symbolic narrative that talks about one subject through speaking of another. a fable is a short story that teaches a moral lesson. i hope this helps
I was unaware of that proverb.
IDIOM:a group of words which, when used together, have a different meaning from the one suggested by the individual words (e.g. it was raining cats and dogs). PROVERB: a short memorable saying that expresses a truth or gives a warning, for example is half a loaf is better than no bread.
Joel kept a copy of his favorite Chinese proverb on his wall. or The millenia-old proverb spoke of the danger of greed.
A proverb is a short, wise saying that expresses a general truth or piece of advice, while a fable is a short fictional story that typically features animals as characters and conveys a moral lesson. Proverbs are usually direct statements, while fables use narrative and characters to convey their message.
proverb
Maxim means "Proverb" of "Saying"
It is a PROVERB. :)
A maxim or aphorism
Some words are proverb, maxim, and saying.
adage, aphorism, byword, maxim, motto, saying
maxim
A popular maxim or adage is often referred to as a proverb. Proverbs are short, well-known sayings that convey wisdom or a general truth.
saying, precept, moral, maxim, text, dictum, adage, axiom, motto, byword, proverb
A button which makes you resize your penis.
Machine gun is a much broader category, which includes both current and obsolete models. The Maxim gun is a specific type of machine gun, and an obsolete one, at that.
The maxim illustrated by a parable or exemplum typically conveys a moral lesson or truth about human behavior or experiences. It serves as a concise statement or proverb that captures the essence of the story and can be applied to real-life situations.