Words similar to adage

Example sentences for: adage

How can you use “adage” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

To sum up, in terms of the adage that genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration, the book's enthymematic nature suggests that not quite enough sweat has been broken.
The beneficiary family seems to be proving the old adage: No good deed goes unpunished.
A new adage is proving true in Washington: Ex-politicians don't retire.
Remember the old adage: There’s no bad weather, only bad clothing.
Prudie is thinking of the forest ranger's adage: Fight fire with fire.