proverb

n. saying, maxim; adage, parable

For the music piece by Steve Reich see Proverb (Reich). A proverb (from the Latin proverbium) is a simple and concrete saying popularly known and repeated, which expresses a truth, based on common sense or the practical experience of humanity. They are often metaphorical. A proverb that describes a basic rule of conduct may also be known as a maxim. If a proverb is distinguished by particularly good phrasing, it may be known as an aphorism.
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Noun
1. a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
(synonym) adage, saw, byword
(hypernym) saying, expression, locution

n. proverb, saying, maxim; adage, parable

(v. t.)
To provide with a proverb.
  

(v. t.)
To name in, or as, a proverb.
  

(v. i.)
To write or utter proverbs.
  

(n.)
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.
  

(n.)
A striking or paradoxical assertion; an obscure saying; an enigma; a parable.
  

(n.)
A familiar illustration; a subject of contemptuous reference.
  

(n.)
A drama exemplifying a proverb.