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100 Proverbs

"A  proverb  (from  Latin :  proverbium ) is a simple, traditional  saying  that expresses a perceived truth based on common sense or experience. Proverbs are often  metaphorical  and use  formulaic language . [1] [2]  A proverbial phrase or a proverbial expression is a type of a conventional saying similar to proverbs and transmitted by oral tradition [1] . The difference is that a proverb is a fixed expression, while a proverbial phrase permits alterations to fit the grammar of the context. [3] [4]  Collectively, they form a  genre of folklore . [5] "A proverb is a short, generally known sentence of the folk which contains wisdom, truth, morals, and traditional views in a metaphorical, fixed, and memorizable form and which is handed down from generation"  ( en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proverb#:~:text=A%20proverb%20(from%20Latin%3A%20proverbium,metaphorical%20and%20use%20formulaic%20language.)   I really like proverbs...