aphorisms

Example Sentences

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The text of “Service Ready” comes laced with boldfaced aphorisms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Mostly, it’s a bunch of well-trodden aphorisms, including “Don’t think, just jump,” “Have faith,” and “There’s darkness before the dawn.”

From Slate • Apr. 23, 2024

With commanding aphorisms and adages, Kalunga tempers Zau’s need for immediate answers.

From New York Times • Apr. 22, 2024

He was my principal mentor and often included these aphorisms in a talk, or when giving advice to colleagues and residents:

From Seattle Times • Dec. 22, 2023

Actually, Carolina didn’t talk much at all, but when she did open her mouth it seemed sentences never emerged, only aphorisms, called “dichos.”

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols