Aphorism vs. Apophthegm — What's the Difference?

An aphorism (from Greek ἀφορισμός: aphorismos, denoting 'delimitation', 'distinction', and 'definition') is a concise, terse, laconic, or memorable expression of a general truth or principle. They are often handed down by tradition from generation to generation.

Variant of apothegm.

A tersely phrased statement of a truth or opinion; an adage.

(UK) apothegm

A brief statement of a scientific principle.

See Apothegm.

A concise, terse, laconic, or memorable expression of a general truth or principle.

A short pithy instructive saying

To speak or write aphorisms.

A comprehensive maxim or principle expressed in a few words; a sharply defined sentence relating to abstract truth rather than to practical matters.

A short pithy instructive saying