"A saying is any concisely written or spoken linguistic expression that is especially memorable because of its meaning or structure. There are a number of specific types of sayings: Aphorism \u2013 A saying that contains a general, observational truth; \"a pithy expression of wisdom or truth\". Adage, proverb, or saw \u2013 A widely known or popular aphorism that has gained its credibility by virtue of long use."@en .