[zhì lǐ míng yán]
the true saying; a famous saying whose essence is truth itself; a maxim pregnant with wisdom that speaks well for human reason; a true remark; an adage recognized for its truth and worth; axiom; celebrated [famous] dictum; golden saying; truest sayings
“Pride comes before a fall” is a famous dictum.
“骄必败”乃至理名言。