Maxim VS proverb?

Maxim VS proverb?
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answer:A proverb is any kind of simple saying which expresses a commonsense or practical ‘truth’. A maxim is a proverb pertaining specifically to a principle of action – the way you should act or be, the way you should live your life. A maxim is a specific type of proverb telling you how to act.
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