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Aphorism

Definition: An aphorism is a concise, memorable statement that encapsulates a general truth or principle.

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Noun (General):

• He loved collecting famous aphorisms and displayed them on his office wall.
• "Less is more" is an example of a well-known aphorism.

Noun (Literary):

• Oscar Wilde was known for his clever aphorisms, such as "Life imitates art far more than art imitates life."
• The book of aphorisms she received as a gift contained wisdom from various renowned philosophers.

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