Proverb

A proverb (from the Latin proverbium) is a pithy saying which 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.

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The study of proverbs is called paremiology. The foremost proverb scholar in the United States today is Wolfgang Mieder.

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Proverbs are often borrowed from different languages and cultures, and sometimes come down to the present through more than one language.

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Indian Proverb