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A proverb is the horse of conversation: when the conversation flags, a proverb revives it: proverbs and conversation follow each other.—.

5. A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels.

6. To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.—, Chap. i.

The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.—, Chap. xxvii.