"It proves the old aphorism that if something looks too good to be true then it probably is."

A sentence using aphorism: My favorite aphorism is "It's a small world." Something that is short and says something true...

An aphorism is a short original phrase that states a truth. The purpose of an aphorism is to concisely state something, and is sometimes intended to be amusing.

"His favorite aphorism 'Actions speak louder than words' taught me the importance of demonstrating rather than just saying things."

Here is a sentence using an aphorism: "A penny saved is a penny earned."