a short phrase that says something true or wise Benjamin Franklin was known for his aphorisms, including “Lost time is never found again.”
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NAmE//ˌæfəˈrɪstɪk//
adjectiveSee aphorism in the Oxford Advanced Learner's DictionaryCheck pronunciation: aphorism