Is "too many cooks spoil the broth" an aphorism?
1 Answer
Jan 13, 2017
It is an aphorism.
Explanation:
An aphorism is a witty saying that contains a truth.
With "Too many cooks spoil the broth", we have a witty saying that contains a truth, to wit, having too many people acting as leaders on a project will create a mess.
So the answer is yes, it is an aphorism.
