Affirmation
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A declaration that something is true; an oath. A form of self-forced meditation or repetition; autosuggestion.
Example sentence: Well, for one thing, in the tradition of Zen that I've practiced, there is no prayerful worship and there is no affirmation of a deity.
Statement
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A declaration or remark.A presentation of opinion or position.A document that summarizes financial activity.An instruction in a computer program.
Example sentence: I like statement earrings.