Some words are proverb, maxim, and saying.
Maxim, saying, aphorism.
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".
Synonyms for "adage":ApothegmAphorismAxiomBywordDictumEpigramExpressionMaximMottoPhrasePreceptProverbQuipSaying
"adarge" is not a French word. The resembling word "adage" means 'proverb', or a fixed sentence expressing things of common wisdom.
saying, precept, moral, maxim, text, dictum, adage, axiom, motto, byword, proverb
adage, aphorism, byword, maxim, motto, saying
"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".
The adage , never judge a book by it's cover, is another way of saying, don't prejudge someone until you have got to know them.
Adage.
How about the old adage 'Familiarity breeds contempt'.
The adage 'Every baby brings its own love' usually turns out true is very old A n adage is a saying or a story with a morality lesson or a bit of homespun wisdom.
Synonyms for "adage":ApothegmAphorismAxiomBywordDictumEpigramExpressionMaximMottoPhrasePreceptProverbQuipSaying