Saying
Pronunciation : Say"ing
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : Defn: That which is said; a declaration; a statement, especially a proverbial one; an aphorism; a proverb. Many are the sayings of the wise, In ancient and in modern books enrolled. Milton.
Syn. -- Declaration; speech; adage; maxim; aphorism; apothegm; saw; proverb; byword.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913