Word of the Day - Aphorism

aphorism

n. A tersely phrased statement of a truth or opinion; an adage.
n. A brief statement of a principle.
n. An original laconic phrase conveying some principle or concept of thought.

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Walter wished to be an aphorist. Unfortunately, the aphorisms he created were neither laconic nor terse.
"Water runs easily downhill. People work hard to run uphill. A wise man sits when he's thinking about important stuff."