Condensed and memorable saying (7)

I believe the answer is:

proverb

(Other definitions for proverb that I've seen before include "Adage, pithy saying" , "gnome" , "Generally true saying" , "Maxim" , "encapsulate wisdom" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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