A proverb is a short sentence based on long
experience.
Miguel de Cervantes
Definitions for Proverb
Proverb (from the Latin proverbium): a pithy saying which had
gained credence through widespread or frequent use. Most proverbs express
some basic truth or practical precept. A proverb which describes a basic
rule of conduct may also be known as a "maxim". If a proverb is distinguished
by particularly good style it may be known as an aphorism. Proverbs of
cultures which exist close to each other often overlap.
The study of proverbs is called Paremiology.
Paremiography is the collection of proverbs.
Wikipedia's
definition
A proverb is the horse that can carry one swiftly to the discovery of
ideas.
Yoruba
Proverb: an old and common saying; a phrase which is often repeated;
especially, a sentence which briefly and forcibly expresses some practical truth,
or the result of experience and observation; a maxim; a saw; an adage. A striking
or paradoxical assertion; an obscure saying; an enigma; a parable.
brainydictionary.com
A wise man who knows proverbs, reconciles difficulties.
Ashanti
Proverb: a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact
of experience that is taken as true by many people.
From Wordnet
THE WISDOM OF MANY AND THE WIT OF ONE.
Archer
Taylor (from DeProverbio)
Proverbs are the daughters of experience.
African
Proverb: noun: a brief popular epigram or maxim: ADAGE
Adage:
noun: a saying often in metaphorical form that embodies a common observation
Epigram:
noun: (2) a terse, sage, or witty and often paradoxical saying
Merriam-Webster
Epigrams succeed where epics fail.
Iranian
Precepts or maxims are of great weight; and a few useful ones on hand do more
to produce a happy life than the volumes we can't find.
Lucius Annaeus Seneca
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