Answer: aphorism

AnswerCrossword Clue
APHORISM

Saw

APHORISM

Short statement of truth

APHORISM

"Haste makes waste," e.g.

APHORISM
Pithy saying
APHORISM
Maxim
APHORISM"Birds of a feather flock together."
APHORISMMaxim.
APHORISMTerse saying
APHORISM"Art is long, life is short," e.g.
APHORISM"Art is long, and life is short," for example