1. A concise, memorable saying or maxim; a pithy remark or witty observation.
Usage: Often attributed to a notable person or philosopher; Formal or literary register

Examples

• The ancient philosopher's apophthegm about virtue still resonates with students today.
• She collected apophthegms from famous writers in a leather-bound notebook.
• His apophthegm—'The unexamined life is not worth living'—became the foundation of his philosophy.
• The speaker opened with a clever apophthegm that immediately captured the audience's attention.
• That apophthegm about time flying when you're having fun is often misattributed to Benjamin Franklin.
• He was known for dispensing apophthegms at dinner parties, much to the delight of his guests.