1. a person who writes or speaks in aphorisms (short, memorable statements expressing a general truth)

Examples

• Benjamin Franklin was a famous aphorist who coined sayings like ‘Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.’
• The ancient Greek aphorist left behind hundreds of wise sayings.
• As an aphorist, she had a talent for condensing complex ideas into memorable phrases.
• The book featured quotes from various aphorists throughout history.
• Oscar Wilde was known as both a playwright and a brilliant aphorist.
• The aphorist’s collection of witty observations became a bestseller.