What is a maxim?

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max·im (măk'sĭm)

A succinct formulation of a fundamental principle, general truth, or rule of conduct. See synonyms at saying.

[Middle English maxime, from Old French, from Medieval Latin maxima, from maxima (prōpositiō), greatest (premise), feminine of Latin maximus, greatest.]
A maxim is a short,pithy statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct..

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