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saying; maxim; aphorism; proverb
先人の格言に学ぶことは多い。
There is much to learn from the maxims of our forebears.
壁に格言を掲げて日々の戒めとした。
I displayed a maxim on the wall as a daily reminder.
有名な格言を引用して演説を締めくくった。
He concluded the speech by quoting a famous proverb.