apophthegm

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That famous apophthegm leads us nearer to the saving truth.

From Nature Mysticism by Mercer, John Edward

They made apophthegm take the place of message.

From Legends & Romances of Spain by Spence, Lewis

The moral of this fable cannot be given until he shall get down, and close the conversation with the regular apophthegm.

From Cobwebs from an Empty Skull by Bierce, Ambrose

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

I was still pondering over this apophthegm, when Crofton aroused me by pushing across the table a great heap of gold.

From A Day's Ride A Life's Romance by Lever, Charles James