maxim

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1. maxim - Noun

2. Maxim - Proper noun

Meaning

An established principle or proposition; a condensed proposition of important practical truth; an axiom of practical wisdom; an adage; a proverb; an aphorism.

The longest note formerly used, equal to two longs, or four breves; a large.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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The only maxim of a free government ought to be to trust no man living with power to endanger the public liberty. John Adams

There is a maxim about the universe which I always tell my students: That which is not explicitly forbidden is guaranteed to occur. Lawrence M. Krauss

There is ... but one categorical imperative Act only on that maxim whereby thou canst at the same time will that it should become a universal law. Immanuel Kant

One simple maxim is often worth more than two good friends. Swiss Proverb

A good maxim is never out of season. Turkish Proverb

A good maxim is never out of season. English Proverb

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