Maxim vs. Proverb

Maximnoun

A self-evident axiom or premise; a pithy expression of a general principle or rule.

Maximnoun

A precept; a succinct statement or observation of a rule of conduct or moral teaching.

Maximnoun

An established principle or proposition; a condensed proposition of important practical truth; an axiom of practical wisdom; an adage; a proverb; an aphorism.

Maximnoun

The longest note formerly used, equal to two longs, or four breves; a large.

Maximnoun

a saying that widely accepted on its own merits

Maximnoun

English inventor (born in the United States) who invented the Maxim gun that was used in World War I (1840-1916)

Maximnoun

a short, pithy statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct

Proverbnoun

A phrase expressing a basic truth which may be applied to common situations.

Proverbnoun

A striking or paradoxical assertion; an obscure saying; an enigma; a parable.

Proverbnoun

A familiar illustration; a subject of contemptuous reference.

Proverbnoun

A drama exemplifying a proverb.

Proverbverb

To write or utter proverbs.

Proverbverb

To name in, or as, a proverb.

Proverbverb

To provide with a proverb.

Proverbnoun

An old and common saying; a phrase which is often repeated; especially, a sentence which briefly and forcibly expresses some practical truth, or the result of experience and observation; a maxim; a saw; an adage.

Proverbnoun

A striking or paradoxical assertion; an obscure saying; an enigma; a parable.

Proverbnoun

A familiar illustration; a subject of contemptuous reference.

Proverbnoun

A drama exemplifying a proverb.

Proverbverb

To name in, or as, a proverb.

Proverbverb

To provide with a proverb.

Proverbverb

To write or utter proverbs.

Proverbnoun

a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people

Proverb

A proverb (from Latin: proverbium) is a simple and insightful, traditional saying that expresses a perceived truth based on common sense or experience. Proverbs are often metaphorical and use formulaic language.