maxim|maxims

这句格言提醒我们行动前要三思。

The ___maxim reminds us to think twice before acting.

这些古老的格言至今仍在指导着我们的生活。

These ancient ___maxims still guide our daily lives today.

他的座右铭是'诚实为上策'。

His ___maxim is 'honesty is the best policy'.