old maxim

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a traditional or long-standing rule or principle

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  • As the old maxim goes, ‘A picture is worth a thousand words’.
  • The company still operates by that old maxim: "The customer is always right."
  • His philosophy was based on an old maxim about hard work and perseverance.
  • She often quoted an old maxim passed down through generations.
  • Many believe the old maxim "haste makes waste" holds true.
  • Despite modern changes, some old maxims remain universally applicable.
  • The old maxim of "early to bed, early to rise" is still relevant.
  • He learned the value of patience from an old maxim taught by his grandfather.
  • This old maxim reminds us of the importance of listening.
  • We should remember the old maxim that advises caution in all dealings.