proverb
US /ˈprɑː.vɝːb/
UK /ˈprɑː.vɝːb/

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proverbio, detto
a short, well-known pithy saying, stating a general truth or piece of advice
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The old proverb says, "Actions speak louder than words."
L'antico proverbio dice: "Le azioni parlano più forte delle parole."
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Many cultures share similar proverbs about wisdom.
Molte culture condividono proverbi simili sulla saggezza.