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• apothegm

  Meaning

  • 1. A concise saying or maxim; an aphorism

  • 2. A terse and memorable expression of a general truth or principle

  Examples

  • 1. The wise Uncle Ben once told Peter Parker, Spider-Man's alter ego, an apothegm that would guide his actions: 'With great power comes great responsibility.'

  • 2. Dumbledore, the headmaster of Hogwarts, is known for his apothegms such as, 'It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live.'

  • 3. Batman often reflects on the apothegm 'Justice is balance. You burnt my house and left me for dead. Consider us even.' when pondering over his past.

  • 4. Doraemon shared an apothegm with Nobita that stuck with him: 'A smile is the shortest distance between two people.'