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eli5 What is the difference between a proverb, aphorism, epigram, and adage?

Math major here haha. Are they not the same thing?
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A proverb is typically a memorable, commonplace piece of advice: "Never wake a sleeping bear."

An aphorism is more an observation: "A bear in spring is always hungry."

An epigram is made to be clever or funny: "Always respect mother nature. Especially when she weighs 400 pounds and is guarding her baby."

An adage is similar to a proverb, but tends to be less poetic and more of a definition: "The best way to be kind to bears is not to be very close to them."