Sayings (6)
I believe the answer is:
adages
'sayings' is the definition.
(adage is a kind of saying)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for adages that I've seen before include "Proverbs, wise sayings" , "Proverbs from sad age" , "Wise old sayings" , "'Proverbs, true sayings (6)'" , "Much-used wise sayings" .)