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A parable is a story used to illustrate an idea or situation.A proverb is a saying or "word of wisdom" which may or may not be idiomatic in order to pass on wisdom like"A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush"or"Better is a poor person who walks in his integrity than one who is crooked in speech and is a fool" (Proverbs 19:1)
"That is one of his many practical jokes" is just a statement, neither an adjective nor a proverb, although the words many and practical are both adjectives.
One proverb that pertains is " A man's home is his castle." I do not claim that it is "The correct Proverb" .
Obi's response to the priest and his proverb was one of disdain.
All proverbs, including this one, encapsulate some kind of folk wisdom. This one means that if you are too picky, the only choice by the time you are ready to choose is the least attractive one.
A short verse or statement of truth or moral lesson. Solomon wrote the book of Proverbs. Solomon symbolically represents wisdom. A short popular saying, usually of unknown and ancient origin, that expresses effectively some commonplace truth or useful thought. A proverb is a well known saying that conveys some kind of moral or lesson. A proverb means a short saying to the world. an ancient saying Answer2: What is a proverb? One dictionary defines a proverb as "a short sentence that people often quote, which gives advice or tells something about life." The Yoruba of Nigeria define a proverb more colorfully, calling it "a horse which can carry one swiftly to the discovery of ideas." The importance of proverbs, or proverbial sayings, is captured in this proverb well-known to the Akan people of Ghana: "A wise person is spoken to in proverbs, not in prose." The point is that a wise person does not always need a lecture in order to be convinced of the right thing to do. A fitting proverb stimulates thinking, imparts understanding and can motivate one to do what is right.
wisdom; uncountable an element of personal character that enables distinguish the wis from the unwise
Old mothers proverb was that if one of you leave, the other must leave without him
A short verse or statement of truth or moral lesson. Solomon wrote the book of Proverbs. Solomon symbolically represents wisdom. A short popular saying, usually of unknown and ancient origin, that expresses effectively some commonplace truth or useful thought. A proverb is a well known saying that conveys some kind of moral or lesson. A proverb means a short saying to the world. an ancient saying Answer2: What is a proverb? One dictionary defines a proverb as "a short sentence that people often quote, which gives advice or tells something about life." The Yoruba of Nigeria define a proverb more colorfully, calling it "a horse which can carry one swiftly to the discovery of ideas." The importance of proverbs, or proverbial sayings, is captured in this proverb well-known to the Akan people of Ghana: "A wise person is spoken to in proverbs, not in prose." The point is that a wise person does not always need a lecture in order to be convinced of the right thing to do. A fitting proverb stimulates thinking, imparts understanding and can motivate one to do what is right.
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One song about wisdom is the song called "Wisdom" by Bob Marley.
There are a number of websites where one can find a collection of words of wisdom. One can find such collections on 'God's Little Acre', 'Living Words of Wisdom' and 'Wisdom Quotes'.