Roommates - "These Are My Reflections" Chapter 2
"_takes a village to raise a child_, based off of the nigerian proverb '_ora na azu nwa_'. used a great deal by many politicians, including, but not limited, to former first lady clinton" hanbei rolled off effortlessly.
Black Magic - The White Lion And The Obsidian Drake
Well, remember that old proverb, "the pain is only a part of the healing"? the same can be said of this stuff. there's no such thing as a miracle drug, not even in the world of magic.
United Through Two Worlds Chapter 25
"an eye for an eye, isn't that one of your proverbs you learnt, preacher man?" he taunted, making a start towards tom, fist meeting tom's face in an instant. "your hands are the hands of murderers, and your fingers are filthy with sin.
Team Valiant Arc 9 Chapter 1: End in Sight
"an old proverb comes to mind," remarked volcan, "we all seem to be taking part in caulin's education these days; lashanne's schooling him, me, minato and tristan - and now you - all help train him, and jora's even been teaching him the islander language so
Loyalty, Royalty, & Casus Belli
However, his family always told him it was an ancient proverb for loyalty. he shrugged and slid the sword neatly in its sheath. after he completed, he stood up and shook the his old friend awake. the sorcerer got up and drearily rubbed his eyes.
A Home in the Woods
"how dost the proverb go? curiosity killed the..." the human hastily brushed this off. "but aren't you lonely?" the dragon huffed. it remained silent for a moment as it pondered this. "alone is a state of mind, lad.
Voices
Pride comes before a fall: i'll never forget how much one of my former foster parents used to say that amongst a bunch of other stupid proverbs. i never used to put too much stock into that sort of dreary nonsense. not until more recent years anyway.
A harpy's Betrayal
---dragon proverb--- memories of my death are hazy. i remember being consumed by flames; i remember hearing a voice, but not what was said.
The Man Who Would Not Kneel
"go to war prepared to die, and you shall live" he muttered an old proverb to himself as he stepped out into the dark streets. "go to war hoping to live, and surely you shall perish...hmmph."
Rogue Sword - Ch 11: Entrusting a Cat With a Fish
Plus they were short experienced agents, and even a great river does not refuse to take in small streams, according to a korean proverb she had come across while preparing for the mission. she put a paw on the white fox's cheek.
Super Slime Saga
The dog eat dog world proverb had taken a new, literal meaning to her. especially now. "but i'll decide what i'll do about that after i get out," julie said to herself. "first things first, i have to know where i am, so i can get out..."
W.O.L.F. 2 - We Come in Peace
- there's a proverb in our language about playing hide and seek with a soulseeker. that's what you just tried! - she giggled. he kissed her too and they swam to the beach.