No. 5,580 in Dutch
maxim
A concise statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct.
In a sentence
De filosoof deelde een belangrijke maxim tijdens zijn lezing.
The philosopher shared an important maxim during his lecture.
Here, 'maxim' is used as a term referring to a concise statement or principle, often seen in philosophical or moral discourse.
In zijn dagboek schreef hij een maxim over leven en geluk.
In his diary, he wrote a maxim about life and happiness.
In this sentence, 'maxim' indicates a moral or philosophical guiding principle, often personal and reflective.
Het boek bevat een verzameling maxims om over na te denken.
The book contains a collection of maxims to contemplate.
Here, 'maxims' are used to describe short, impactful statements intended to provoke thought or convey wisdom.
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