* Formal/Philosophical: "The philosopher's maxim was to live a life of simplicity and virtue."
* Proverbial: "A common maxim in the business world is that time is money."
* Motivational: "Her maxim for success was to never give up, no matter the obstacles."
* Historical: "The ancient Greeks lived by the maxim, 'Know thyself.'"
* Personal: "My personal maxim is to always be kind, even when it's difficult."
You can also use "maxim" to refer to a specific saying or principle:
* "The maxim, 'Treat others as you would like to be treated,' is a valuable guide to living a good life."
* "The company's maxim of 'quality first' has made it a leader in its industry."