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Please, help me answer this question. This is very important and urgent. Thanks in advance
The difference between a proverb and saying is that
1) A proverb is not of edifying character whereas a saying is
2) A proverb is of edifying character whereas a saying is not
Proverb: a short sentence, etc., usually known by many people, stating something commonly experienced or giving advice or a short popular saying, usually of ancient origin, that expresses effectively some commonplace truth or useful thought.
For example :
Slow and steady wins the race"
A bad cause requires many words.
Saying is a well-known and wise statement made by famous people, which often has a meaning that is different from the simple meanings of the words it contains.
For example :
What is a friend? A single soul dwelling in two bodies.
Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value.
The way I got my answer was a mess!!!
That's why I am asking this Seprately.
There is already one thread, you may see it :
http://etalkindia.com/talk/miscellan...-n-idioms.html