as in proverb
an often stated observation regarding something from common experience
a handbook of sententiae and advice for those about to enter the state of matrimony
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The German proverb, roughly translated into English, means: Steady dripping caves the stone.—
Gabby Herzig,
The Athletic,
2 Jan. 2025 -
But remember, where there’s fire, there’s smoke, which may be a reversal of the standard proverb but is highly relevant here.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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As the old saying goes, the best defence is a good offence.—
Allan Mitchell,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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As the old saying goes: When life gives you lemons, make Whiskey Sours.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
8 Feb. 2025
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Many other huge companies have never used either word over that span.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
22 Feb. 2025
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Commercial pilot and licensed psychotherapist shares words of encouragement after recent plane crashes Michaela Renee Johnson says fear is a natural response to seeing the recent aviation disasters — and shares her thoughts on how people can ultimately tackle their fear.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
22 Feb. 2025
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On his plane plastered with Trumpian epigrams, Vance makes the case for Trump’s second-term vision of enhanced executive power.—
Eric Cortellessa,
TIME,
26 Sep. 2024
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No one could tell the clock by him; no one could quote an epigram of his; no one could ever remember his being a friend of their daddy—or even their granddaddy.—
E. L. Doctorow,
The New Yorker,
1 July 2024
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Here, 18 members of Forbes Coaches Council share powerful maxims, sayings, phrases and adages founders can turn to when challenges arise.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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But Sue’s maxim was that ballet was for everybody — and every body — and her classroom was proof.—
Elyse Durham,
People.com,
18 Feb. 2025
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His time in the US Army Special Forces cemented his duty of care, a life mission that comes from the Green Berets’ motto: De Oppresso Liber (‘to free the oppressed’).—
Kody Boye,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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That is the motto of your presidency: the best and the brightest, the most intelligent, coming into these spaces.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
2 Feb. 2025
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“Sententia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sententia. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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