The phrase "old proverb" refers to a saying or expression that has been passed down through generations. It often contains wisdom or advice about life. Full definition
This age old proverb holds true even for one of the latest entrants into the electronic consumer market segment. (goodereader.com)
Make hay while the sun shines is an age old proverb and if Blackberry doesn't make good of their recent press buzz, they might be looking at a very uphill task advertising this phone to the masses. (dazeinfo.com)
Old proverb states that «There are not atheist in the trenches». (religion.blogs.cnn.com)