Proverbs are popularly defined as "short expressions of popular wisdom". Efforts to improve on the popular definition have not led to a more precise definition. The wisdom is in the form of a general observation about the world or a bit of advice, sometimes more nearly an attitude toward a situation.
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The intelligible message
What from this follows?
It is a pity, that now I can not express - it is compelled to leave. But I will be released - I will necessarily write that I think on this question.
I can not take part now in discussion - it is very occupied. But I will soon necessarily write that I think.