Apophthegm

Apothegm , a′po-them, n. a pithy saying, more short, pointed, and practical than the aphorism need be, e.g. 'God helps them that help themselves.'— - adjs. Apophthegm at′ic , -al , pertaining to the nature of an apophthegm, pithy, sententious.— adv. Apophthegm at′ically .— v.i. Apophtheg′matise , to speak in apophthegms.— n. Apophtheg′matist . [Gr. apophthegm a — apo , forth, and pht henges thai , to utter.]