What is the term for a short, well-known pithy saying of folk origin, such as "honesty is the best policy," that states a general truth?
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proverb
Proverbs are often passed down through generations as a way to share cultural wisdom and moral lessons in a concise way. Common examples like 'a stitch in time saves nine' use vivid imagery to make abstract advice easier to remember.
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- What term describes a concise, well-known folk saying that expresses a general truth or piece of advice?