Answer: aphorism

AnswerCrossword Clue
APHORISMSaw
APHORISMShort statement of truth
APHORISM"Haste makes waste," e.g.
APHORISMPithy saying
APHORISMMaxim
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
aphorisma concise statement of a truth
aphorisma terse saying embodying a general truth, or astute observation.
aphorismbrief maxim