A gnome (Greek: gnome, from gignoskein, to know) is a type of saying, especially an aphorism or a maxim designed to provide instruction in a compact form.

See also

• Adage
• Analogy
• Aphorism
• Epigram

• Epitome
• Gnomon
• Maxim
• Metaphor

• Parable
• Proverb
• Saying
• Simile

Gnome (stijlfiguur)