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
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.
One example of a maxim I live by is "treat others as you want to be treated."
A proverb is a saying or phrase that imparts what is considered to be a truism; based either in common sense, or practical experience. Examples of proverbs would be: Haste makes waste Don't cry over spilled milk A watched pot never boils You catch more flied with honey than with vinegar A fable is a short fictional story, usually involving anthroprmorphized animals, objects or forces of nature, that imparts a moral or lesson that can usually be summed up in a maxim. Some commonly known fables are: Henny Penny The Ant and the Grasshopper The Boy Who Cried Wolf Uncle Wiggily Little Red Riding Hood Goldilocks and the Three Bears
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.