Metaphorical words of wisdom Crossword Clue

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(noun)
1. a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

METAPHORICAL (adjective)
1. expressing one thing in terms normally denoting another
WISDOM (noun)
1. the trait of utilizing knowledge and experience with common sense and insight
2. the quality of being prudent and sensible

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