aphorism

Example Sentences

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I frequently use quotes as aphorisms in situations that arise daily.

From The Wall Street Journal

Indeed, many of the Oracle of Omaha’s oft-quoted aphorisms found in past annual letters are applicable to investors in just about anything.

From The Wall Street Journal

The echoing aphorism is apparently nowhere truer than in cavernous Olympic hockey ice arenas.

From The Wall Street Journal

The business of America is mainly business, according to the aphorism attributed to President Calvin Coolidge.

From Barron's

The business of America is mainly business, according to the aphorism attributed to President Calvin Coolidge.

From Barron's