2006-11-29 09:37:32 · 6 answers · asked by Terik M 1 in Social Science ➔ Sociology
a wise saying
2006-11-29 09:39:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A saying that sets forth a general truth and that has gained credit through long use.
Adages may be interesting observations, practical or ethical guidelines, or pessimistic comments on life. For instance:
"Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise... "
2006-11-29 17:46:25 · answer #2 · answered by Mukunda M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
an adage is a wise saying passed down from generation to generation.
exs:
an apple a day keeps the doctor away
early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise
the early bird catches the worm
birds of a feather, flock together
do unto others as you would have them do unto you
2006-11-30 07:59:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As defined in Wester's Pocket Dictionary & Thesaurus :
Adage- A proverb; a wise or true saying.
2006-11-29 19:43:09 · answer #4 · answered by burnettebreeze98 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A wise saying.
2006-12-03 13:47:10 · answer #5 · answered by Bethy4 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would answer, but you already got the correct one.
2006-11-29 17:41:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋