"An old adage states that 'laughter is the best medicine,' emphasizing the positive effects of humor on one's well-being."
adage
Maxim, saying, aphorism.
2, ad-age.
adage
He was a wise man and always had an adage for every situation, like "a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush".
Some words are proverb, maxim, and saying.
adage, aphorism, byword, maxim, motto, saying
How about the old adage 'Familiarity breeds contempt'.
Adage.
Here is an example: "The wise old woman often shared the adage, 'A stitch in time saves nine,' with her grandchildren."
Synonyms for "adage":ApothegmAphorismAxiomBywordDictumEpigramExpressionMaximMottoPhrasePreceptProverbQuipSaying