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Definition

A succinct, insightful saying, piece of advice, or moral precept.

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In Context

  • ""I am desolated to lose the pearls of wisdom that habitually fall from your cultivated lips," returned Haddo."
  • "How about this pearl of wisdom after France lost to Scotland again, this time in Paris? He said: "You always lose when your opponents score and you don't.""
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See Also

  • aphorism
  • tip