War Is Greed Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 What is a word that is analogous to parable or allegory but for a phrase instead of a story? In other words, what word would describe a phrase, or even a word, that conveys a moral principle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silentsailor Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 Maxim? Proverb? Aphorism? Saying? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psion Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 philosophical? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetaFrizzics Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 Can a mere phrase convey a moral principle? I had to think about this: It requires cultural background and a knowledge of moral 'cliche's: (1) "the early bird". moral principle: (opposite of sloth). requires knowledge of maxim. (2) "Caesar's coin". moral principle: hypocrisy. NT Jesus dispute - background. (3) "the sawed-off limb" moral principle: undermining your own support. You could use these phrases in a warning sentence, like: "Remember the hand that was bitten". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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