Proverb
A proverb (from the Latin proverbium) is 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.
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Proverbs by nationality
- Wikiquote:Albanian proverbs
- Wikiquote:Bhutanese proverbs
- Wikiquote:Chinese proverbs
- Wikiquote:English proverbs
- Wikiquote:French proverbs
- Wikiquote:German proverbs
- Wikiquote:Indian proverbs
- Wikiquote:Irish Gaelic proverbs
- Wikiquote:Italian proverbs
- Wikiquote:Hungarian proverbs
- Wikiquote:Japanese proverbs
- Wikiquote:Korean proverbs
- Wikiquote:Latin proverbs
- Wikiquote:Polish proverbs
- Wikiquote:Proverbs in Portuguese
- Wikiquote:Romanian proverbs
- Wikiquote:Russian proverbs
- Wikiquote:Scottish Gaelic proverbs
- Wikiquote:Serbian proverbs
- Wikiquote:Spanish proverbs
- Wikiquote:Swedish proverbs
- Wikiquote:Thai proverbs
Other proverbs
- Wikiquote:Proverbs from the game of Go
- Wikiquote:Proverbs commonly attributed to be Chinese
See also
External links
Categories: Phrases