(~s)
1.
A ~ is a sentence that people often say and that gives advice or information about human life and experience.
We also realize the truth of that old ~: Charity begins at home...
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2.
The ~s of a person, especially a religious or political leader, are important things that they said or pieces of advice that they gave.
The ~s of Confucius offer guidance on this matter.
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