Oh, thank you for your continued efforts, dear AG.

Well, Twain, who was a brilliant writer, uses a more colorful language... ;-)

The biggest problem with my slumbering English skills is the frequent lack of vocabulary. And then again there are words that are difficult to translate. But this is another reason for the fascination of linguistics: Every language has words that are not directly translatable, that cannot convey the real intention. Sometimes these words do not even exist in the other language, they have to be paraphrased.

What I mean by using the word "sayings" are spontaneous "word paintings". In German we use the word "Spruch". None of your suggestions really expresses what I wanted to say. Wow, it's an intellectual challenge!
Especially in the field of satire it is quite difficult because you try to present reality in a humorous way without hurting anyone (sarcasm). In addition, not every reader understands the points, because the sense of irony is not very developed.

Dear AG, of course I don't mind, constructive criticism is always welcome!

I wish you a nice week,
stay blessed,

Chriddi