We have seen the
root gnosis (knowledge).
The word gnome
is also originated from the same root. A gnome is a wise and
pithy(brief) saying, which conveys the wisdom(knowledge). It has another
meaning...i.e, A gnome is a dwarf human being, who is very
intelligent(knowledgeable). Both the meanings are almost the
same....right???
And, these are various synonyms
for the word saying.
proverb
maxim
aphorism
motto
epigram
adage