aphorism

US /ˈæf.ɚ.ɪ.zəm/
UK /ˈæf.ɚ.ɪ.zəm/
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aphorisme, maxime, adage

a pithy observation that contains a general truth, such as “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”

:
The book was full of wise aphorisms about life.
Le livre était rempli d'aphorismes sages sur la vie.
His speech was peppered with clever aphorisms.
Son discours était parsemé d'aphorismes astucieux.