Minims

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Amuse yourself with unuseful advice: Minims or Man Is The Only Animal That Wears Bow Ties.

minim ['mInIm] n: a statement expressed in proverbial or sentential form but having no general application or practical use whatever — compare MAXIM (a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits)

Minim examples:

Two heads are more numerous than one.
There are more things in heaven and earth than anyplace else.