Synonyms for apophthegm
ˈæp əˌθɛmapoph·thegm

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1. aphorism, apothegm, apophthegmnoun

   a short pithy instructive saying

   Synonyms:
   apothegm, aphorism

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1. Samuel Johnson:

   Patriotism having become one of our topicks, Johnson suddenly uttered, in a strong determined tone, an apophthegm, at which many will start Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel. But let it be considered that he did not mean a real and generous love of our country, but that pretended patriotism which so many, in all ages and countries, have made a cloak of self- interest.