Truism - definition: a self-evident, obvious truth Do you have a truism in your latest project? It doesn't have to be as blatantly obvious as good over evil or love conquers all. On reflection I feel my novels have a common link - careful what you wish for! Just for fun - some truisms. Bee to the blossom, moth to the flame, each to his passion, what’s in a name? Brevity is the soul of wit. A closed mouth gathers no foot. A new broom sweeps clean. Dreams die hard. Failure is no crime, too low an aim is. Do you have a favorite?