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This document discusses the origins and types of proverbs. It begins by explaining that proverbs can arise in several ways, such as simple apothegms becoming proverbial, metaphorical uses of incidents, imitating existing proverbs, or condensing stories. New proverbs are often made based on old models by making small changes. Different proverb types lend themselves to generating new variations, like those contrasting young and old. The origins of most proverbs are difficult to determine, though some may have
- Author
- Maria Adam
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- EN