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Encyclopedia of Religion entry for

Aphorism

A short pithy saying expressing a general truth. The Hindus are fond of employing aphorisms (slokas), and many of these are of a moral or religious nature. The children learn them by heart in the schools. See J. A. Dubois and H. K. Beauchamp.

citations: Encyc. of Rel., Canney

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