Logion

Logion describes a brief, pithy, self-contained saying that circulates independently of extended stories or arguments. Such sayings are often attributed to respected teachers and preserved because they are easy to remember and transmit. In literary collections, logia may be gathered together, rearranged, or embedded into larger works, but each saying retains its distinct form. The focus of a logion is on instruction, wisdom, or declaration rather than narrative development, making it useful for teaching and citation.