Saying / Proverb★★★
A short saying oft contains much wisdom.
— Sophocles
Sophocles, Aletes, fifth century B.C., l.
The point
Sophocles observes that profound wisdom can be packed into brief sayings.
Scripture
Proverbs 10:19Proverbs 17:27-28
Audience
Adults
Tone
Wise · Encouraging
To tell aloud
under a minute · 14 words
