Proverbs, wise old sayings (6)
I believe the answer is:
adages
I believe this clue is a double definition.
'proverbs' is the first definition.
('adage' can be a synonym of 'proverb')
'wise old sayings' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)
(Other definitions for adages that I've seen before include "Proverbs or maxims" , "Aphorisms" , "Much-used wise sayings" , "Proverbs, wise sayings" , "Wise old sayings" .)