This is the 75th most frequent Russian word.
говорится
"Is said" or "is spoken of."
Here, "говорится" introduces a well-known saying, implying that it is commonly acknowledged or cited.
Как говорится, не всё то золото, что блестит.
As it is said, not all that glitters is gold.
In this context, "говорится" describes what is mentioned or discussed in the book.
В книге говорится о жизни в деревне.
The book talks about life in the village.
Here, "говорится" indicates the topic being addressed during the meeting.