A proverb is a simple truth based on common sense or perceived truth.
Many times, proverbs can confuse you if you don’t use them in a context.
Are proverbs and quotes the same?
Both are different my friend.
A proverb is a wise thought in terms of wisdom in the form of general truth.
Every culture has its own set of proverbs.
Every language has its own proverbs.
The exact meaning cannot be translated appropriately from one language into another language.
A quote is the repetition of someone’s thoughts.
The author of a proverb is unknown whereas most of the quote’s origins are traceable to someone.
Which is superior? Proverb or quote?
I don’t know.
My guess is both are meaningful.
“Proverbs are mental gems, gathered in the diamond districts of the mind” William Rounseville Alger
Adding to further confusion, we have other words like idiom, adage, aphorism and phrase.
I understand that the word ‘Saying’ covers most of these terminology.
Thank you.
Namaste 🙏🙏🙏
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Proverbs are ancient wisdom, proven by ages, while the wisdom of quotes depends on the wisdom of those quoted and those who select quotes to use.
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Thank you Dolly.
Well said about ancient wisdom vs wisdom of the person quoting.
Agree.
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My pleasure, dear Philo.
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I do think proverbs are “a cut above” quotes, but then again, I have no idea why and no proof. Just a hunch.
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Thank you my friends.
May be ‘Proverbs’ are from God, so no reference is needed.
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You probably know I am a huge fan of both! Sayings, proverbs, quotes and wisdoms. It depends more on the quality of words. I tend to think that proverbs have some religious connection if only in origin.
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Thank you Amanda.
yes. I am aware.
And people like me die to go through your wonderful photo captures and mention of quotes.
I agree what you said about the proverbs.
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Thank you, PtP.
I am always on the lookout for more proverbs and sayings.
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True.
Most of the proverbs are extra ordinary.
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You got that right, PtP
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diamond districts of the mind! – nice –
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Thank you so much Ecopoet
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