A Maxim is a short, easily remembered expression of a basic principle, general truth or rule of conduct. Maxims are universal and testify to the commonality of human existence. Because maxims touch upon universal truths about life, they are looked upon as apparent wisdom, and they win ready assent from the audience. Some people call them nuggets of gold.
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One eyewitness is better than ten hear sayers. - Titus Maccius Plautus
The time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining. - John F Kennedy
Piety requires us to honor truth above our friends. - Aristotle
It is impossible to defeat an ignorant man in an argument. - Unknown
The dog that trots about finds a bone. - Golda Meir
Solitary trees, if they grow at all, grow strong. - Sir Winston Churchill
Make the most of all that comes and the least of all that goes. - Sara Teasdale
Our necessities are few but our wants are endless. - Josh Billings
The system will work, if you work the system. - Unknown
He who begins many things finishes but a few. - Unknown
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Take care of the pennies and the pounds will take care of themselves. - English Proverb
There are no shortcuts to any place worth going. - Beverly Sills
Add little to little and there will be a big pile. - Ovid
Patience is the strong armour. Wisdom is the sharp weapon. - Unknown
Little strokes fell great oaks. - Benjamin Franklin
The greatest masterpieces were once only pigments on a palette. - Henry S. Hoskins
A fearless man thrives on far horizons. - Unknown
He that climbs the tall tree has won right to the fruit. - Sir Walter Scott
There are no speed limits on the road to excellence. - David W. Johnson
Everything in moderation – including moderation. - Harvey Steiman
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