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Maxim VS proverb?

Asked by ah020387 (49points) November 25th, 2010
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What is the difference between maxim and proverb?

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A proverb is any kind of simple saying which expresses a commonsense or practical ‘truth’. A maxim is a proverb pertaining specifically to a principle of action – the way you should act or be, the way you should live your life.

A maxim is a specific type of proverb telling you how to act.

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