Max im (maek sihm) A brief, concise statement of a basic truth or "law of life;" an axiom of practical wisdom; an adage; a proverb; an aphorism.

Don't count your chickens until they're hatched. Deeds speak louder than words. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. When you think about it, maxims can be found everywhere, in fortune cookies and in "How to" books, from religious proverbs to our grandmother's favorite nuggets of wisdom. Whether we realize it, maxims are part of our everyday lives.

What maxims do you remember and often use? Did you learn them from a parent, an uncle, a teacher? How often do maxims make their way into your conversations with friends, children, or students? Why do you use maxims -- what purpose do they serve?

MaximsNet is a place to share information about teaching, learning, and researching maxims. Whether you are a parent, a teacher, a student, a researcher, or just someone who is interested in maxims and proverbs, we invite you to:

• explore our resources and share resources of your own;
• tell us about a maxim you often use and how you learned it;
• ask a question about maxims;
• tell us about famous people you know who use maxims;
• share maxims from the world of business;
• learn about the exciting research being carried out by the teachers and researchers in the Maxims Research Grant Program.

As "Many hands make light work," we know that the stories, maxims, and resources you share with us will make this site a wonderful place for parents, teachers, students, and anyone interested in learning about maxims to visit!