The difference between Maxim and Saying

When used as nouns, maxim means a self-evident axiom or premise, whereas saying means a proverb or maxim.


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  1. Maxim as a noun (now, _, rare):

    A self-evident axiom or premise; a pithy expression of a general principle or rule.

  2. Maxim as a noun:

    A precept; a succinct statement or observation of a rule of conduct or moral teaching.

  1. Saying as a verb:

  1. Saying as a noun:

    A proverb or maxim.

  2. Saying as a noun (obsolete):

    That which is said; a statement.

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