adage

Zeldin appears to be following John Oliver’s adage that if you want to do something harmful, “put it inside something boring” to avoid public scrutiny.

From Slate ● Aug. 2, 2026

That’s why that adage about living well being the best revenge tends to be offered to the party on the losing end of a betrayal.

From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026

“The old adage was, ‘Oh, it’s a boutique hotel—they won’t have the service of a larger hotel,’” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026

Calls to mind the adage that people who live in glass houses ought not throw stones!

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 13, 2026

His chess prowess and velvet tongue may have blinded some people to his despicable past, proving the adage that sometimes chess players make strange team fellows.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

For older Angelenos who knew Lew Wasserman, watching the travails has called to mind one of the grandfather’s adages.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 21, 2026

All those adages seem to make sense because they’ve been around a long time.

From Salon ● Apr. 18, 2024

Like the book, the film is filled with wise adages about why it’s important to weather the storm with friends by your side, and using vulnerability as a strength.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 1, 2023

One of the traditional adages of conservation is “Leave it be.”

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 1, 2023

“One of the oldest adages in investing is that if you’re reading about it in the paper, it’s too late,” he said.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis