English inventor (born in the United States) who invented the Maxim gun that was used in World War I (1840 1916)
An established principle or proposition; a condensed proposition of important practical truth; an axiom of practical wisdom; an adage; a proverb; an aphorism.
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a saying that widely accepted on its own merits
Noun
English inventor (born in the United States) who invented the Maxim gun that was used in World War I (1840-1916)
n.
An established principle or proposition; a condensed
proposition of important practical truth; an axiom of practical wisdom;
an adage; a proverb; an aphorism.
n.
The longest note formerly used, equal to two longs, or four
breves; a large.
Maxim
'T is their maxim, Love is love's reward.2.
An established principle or proposition; a condensed proposition of important practical truth; an axiom of practical wisdom; an adage; a proverb; an aphorism.
Usage Examples
Let us be true: this is the highest maxim of art and of life, the secret of eloquence and of virtue, and of all moral authority.
Many politicians are in the habit of laying it down as a self-evident proposition that no people ought to be free till they are fit to use their freedom. The maxim is worthy of the fool in the old story who resolved not to go into the water till he had learned to swim.
It is a golden maxim to cultivate the garden for the nose, and the eyes will take care of themselves.
The voice of the people has been said to be the voice of God and, however generally this maxim has been quoted and believed, it is not true to fact. The people are turbulent and changing, they seldom judge or determine right.
There is danger from all men. The only maxim of a free government ought to be to trust no man living with power to endanger the public liberty.
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Other Usage ExamplesPower must be used, but it must be tempered by soul-searching and the recognition of our human capacity for error. That is the maxim that should inform our approach to every challenge, from reforming state government to engaging in foreign affairs.
Maxim for life: You get treated in life the way you teach people to treat you.
Nip the shoots of arbitrary power in the bud, is the only maxim which can ever preserve the liberties of any people.
In all our associations in all our agreements let us never lose sight of this fundamental maxim - that all power was originally lodged in, and consequently is derived from, the people.
It is an old maxim of mine that when you have excluded the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.
To avoid entangling alliances has been a maxim of our policy ever since the days of Washington, and its wisdom no one will attempt to dispute.
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