What do you call phrases such as a bird in the hand is better than two in the bush?

Answer 1

If these informational nuggets contain items that must be calculated, they are frequently called axioms. If they are merely statements to which the answers are obvious comparisons thay are often called cliches.

My current most hated statement is this (source unknown): "It is what it is". I feel it is the dumbest possible statement one can make.

I also update some of the old sayings to suit my opinion. Im my office hangs a sign that states the old saying "You learning something new every day" and then below it is my update: You learn something new every day, If you pay attention!!

Cheers !!

Answer 2

Another way of saying Don't count your chickens before they hatch.

Answer 3

If you have something, it is better to keep it than to risk losing it for the possibility of more- Bascially, gambling sucks.