- a variation of apothegm.
apophthegm
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That this apophthegm of Macintosh should have been quoted and requoted as it has, shows how profound has been the ignorance of social science.
From Essays: Scientific, Political, & Speculative, Vol. I by Spencer, Herbert
Accordingly a proverb, in the nineteenth century, is a commonly known and frequently cited apophthegm.
Apophthegmat′ic, -al, pertaining to the nature of an apophthegm, pithy, sententious.—adv.
From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 1 of 4: A-D) by Various
That “there is no rule without an exception,” is a true apophthegm; and among the many emigrants from the “land o’ cakes,” some very respectable individuals are to be met with.
From Antigua and the Antiguans, Volume I (of 2) A full account of the colony and its inhabitants from the time of the Caribs to the present day by Anonymous
The lump of earth, being taken somewhat by surprise, was not prepared with an apophthegm, and said nothing.
From Cobwebs from an Empty Skull by Bierce, Ambrose
