Word of the Day - Apothegm

[Dustbunny]

Apothegm - original spelling Apophthegm - ( yes the gm is correct )
Pronounced a-puh-them

a short clever saying that is intended to express a general truth - syn: maxim, moral, proverb ...

"Don't cry over spilled milk is an apothegm that is well used and always relevant."
"My grandmother loved to give advice with an apothegm, such as, 'An apple a day keeps the doctor away.' "

 

[ohioboy]

According to Longfellow, "The Wrong shall fail, the Right prevail".

 

[Ruthanne]

Don't take any wooden nickels! I guess that's an apothem. My father used to say that to me. I never was told the meaning. have some guesses though

 

[ohioboy]

Don't take any wooden nickels! I guess that's an apothem. My father used to say that to me. I never was told the meaning. have some guesses though

Similar to "Beware of Greeks bearing gifts".