aphorism - a terse saying embodying a general truth, or astute observation, as “Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely”
metaphor - a figure of speech in which a term or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable in order to suggest a resemblance, as in “A mighty fortress is our God.”
analogy - a similarity between like features of two things, on which a comparison may be based: the analogy between the heart and a pump.
simile - a figure of speech in which two unlike things are explicitly compared, as in “she is like a rose.”
truism - a self-evident, obvious truth.
platitude - a flat, dull, or trite remark, esp. one uttered as if it were fresh or profound.
allegory - The representation of abstract ideas or principles by characters, figures, or events in narrative, dramatic, or pictorial form
paradigm - A set of assumptions, concepts, values, and practices that constitutes a way of viewing reality for the community that shares them, especially in an intellectual discipline
apothegm - a short, pithy, instructive saying; a terse remark or aphorism.
axiom - A self-evident or universally recognized truth; a maxim
cliche - a trite, stereotyped expression; a sentence or phrase, usually expressing a popular or common thought or idea, that has lost originality, ingenuity, and impact by long overuse,
parable - a short allegorical story designed to illustrate or teach some truth, religious principle, or moral lesson.
maxim-A succinct formulation of a fundamental principle, general truth, or rule of conduct.
dictum - an authoritative pronouncement; judicial assertion.
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