Witt

Example:While a quip is a witty remark, a saying is often a succinct piece of advice, such as 'actions speak louder than words.'

Definition:A brief statement of an accepted truth or piece of advice, typically to be memorized.

Example:His literal statement was met with confusion instead of laughter, unlike his witticism: 'The sign said “free Wi-Fi,” but it missed me.'

Definition:Expressing the actual meaning of words without play on words or figures of speech; not figurative or metaphorical.