Translation of "Sayings" in Japanese

The sayings of Confucius are famous.

孔子の言説は有名である。

Don't drag out Chinese sayings about the importance of an environment conducive learning just to justify moving house for a child's entrance exams!

孟母三遷の教えなど持ち出して、子供のお受験での引っ越しを正当化しないでよ。