Publication Characteristics

Aphorisms and Proverbs

Short memorable sayings in common use. They express in simple language an obvious truth, familiar experience, or advice.

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Structured Summary

Abstract

Short memorable sayings in common use. They express in simple language an obvious truth, familiar experience, or advice.

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Synonyms

6 entry terms
  • Aphorism
  • Aphorisms
  • Maxim
  • Maxims
  • Proverb
  • Proverbs

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Indexing Annotation

This heading is used as a Publication Type. Aphorisms & proverbs as a subject are indexed under the main heading APHORISMS AND PROVERBS AS TOPIC. INDEXER: Do not use

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History Note

2008

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Tree Number

  1. V02.135

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Aphorisms and Proverbs. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D054519. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D054519
  2. Aphorisms and Proverbs. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q58898595