Maxim and adage are types of popular sayings.
Example:
The Personal Maxim (axiom, adage, saying for which he was always known) of Caesar Caligula; "Let them hate me, as long as they fear me"
Hudson Maxim - 1920 was released on: USA: September 1920
Motto
An adage.
Maxim Xul - 1991 was released on: USA: 30 May 1991 (video premiere)
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adage
Maxim, saying, aphorism.
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.
Some words are proverb, maxim, and saying.
adage, aphorism, byword, maxim, motto, saying
saying, precept, moral, maxim, text, dictum, adage, axiom, motto, byword, proverb
The Personal Maxim (axiom, adage, saying for which he was always known) of Caesar Caligula; "Let them hate me, as long as they fear me"
'Adage' means a saying, a maxim, or proverb. It could also be called a wisdom. So, the antonym foolishness would work. It is also called a truism so falsehoodcould also be an antonym. If you think of it as a cliche, then an uncommon idea would apply.
Synonyms for "adage":ApothegmAphorismAxiomBywordDictumEpigramExpressionMaximMottoPhrasePreceptProverbQuipSaying
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