Associations to the word «Adage»

Wiktionary

ADAGE, noun. An old saying which has obtained credit by long use
ADAGE, noun. An old saying which has been overused or considered a cliché; a trite maxim

Dictionary definition

ADAGE, noun. A condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people.

Wise words

However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act upon them?
Dhammapada