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Proverbs

A proverb (from the Latin proverbium ) is a simple and concrete saying popularly known and revered, 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 .