Platitude (noun)

1. A statement or remark that is overly common, trite, or banal.
2. A remark that is unoriginal and lacks any real insight or value.

Origin:

From the french word "plat" meaning "flat" and the suffix "-itude" meaning "state or condition".

Examples:

1. His speech was full of platitudes and lacked any real substance.
2. The saying "hard work pays off" is a platitude that is often used but not always true.
3. The novel was filled with platitudes that failed to provide any real insight into human nature.
4. The politician's speech was full of platitudes and failed to address the real issues.
5. The motivational speaker's speech was filled with platitudes and failed to inspire the audience.