conotation
foolhardy: wreckless
"An old adage states that 'laughter is the best medicine,' emphasizing the positive effects of humor on one's well-being."
conotation
Connotation.
adage
Maxim, saying, aphorism.
2, ad-age.
adage
Here is an example: "The wise old woman often shared the adage, 'A stitch in time saves nine,' with her grandchildren."
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.