A trite popular saying, or proverb. (Figurative and colloquial.) So called because it makes its way into a wooden head. Following are examples of old saws fitted with new teeth.

Speak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret.

The most affectionate creature in the world is a wet dog.

War is God's way of teaching Americans geography.

In our civilization, and under our republican form of government, intelligence is so highly honored that it is rewarded by exemption from the cares of office.

Mayonnaise: One of the sauces which serve the French in place of a state religion.

Admiral. That part of a warship which does the talking while the figurehead does the thinking.

Spring beckons! All things to the call respond; the trees are leaving and cashiers abscond.

NEPOTISM, n. Appointing your grandmother to office for the good of the party.

Divorce: a resumption of diplomatic relations and rectification of boundaries.

Clairvoyant, n.: A person, commonly a woman, who has the power of seeing that which is invisible to her patron - namely, that he is a blockhead.

you giver of light.you lover of love.you beautifulbeautifulhuman beingyou.

Many people become prosperous only to realize the illusion that Success is more Fulfillment than Achievement.

Together we all live every momentOn the very brink

Sometimes there is no next time, no time-outs, no second chances. Sometimes it’s now or never.

If we just create and don't think about what might happen, that's when we're going to get into trouble.

Nothing brings people together more, than mutual hatred.

Recognition is the most inexpensive, easy-to-use motivational technique available to management.

Seek spiritual riches within. What you are is much greater than anyone or anything else you have ever yearned for.

The vulgar crowd values friends according to their usefulness.

When one woman doesn't speak, other women get hurt.