Apothegm
Apothegm noun - An often stated observation regarding something from common experience.
Usage example: her mother endlessly repeated the apothegm “cleanliness is next to godliness”
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Reflection and apothegm are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Reflection" instead a noun "Apothegm".
Reflection
Reflection noun - A briefly expressed opinion.
Apothegm and reflection are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Apothegm" instead a noun "Reflection".
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