What is a proverb?
A proverb is a compact, conventional saying that conveys an observation or advice.
Origins, forms and everyday life
Meaning often depends on metaphor and context. The same saying can approve, warn or challenge, while oral circulation creates variants. A proverb does not prove that everyone in a society agrees with its message.
Meaning, change and safeguarding
Consider actual usage, speaker intent and historical setting. Some inherited formulas may be criticized as discriminatory today; critical reading is part of cultural study.
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