(1.) A saying that is widely accepted on its own merits.
source: "maxim." WordNet® 3.0. Princeton University. 01 May. 2008.
(2.) An expression of a general truth or principle, esp. an aphoristic or sententious one.
source : "maxim." Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1). Random House, Inc. 01 May. 2008.
(3.) A succinct statement or observation of a fundamental principle, general truth, or rule of conduct.
source: http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/maxim
I choose this word because I personally like maxims and think that they play an important role as a literary device as well as in rhetoric.
Some of my favorite maxims are:
You can't judge a book by it's cover.
Actions speak louder than words.
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