We Are Alone in Our Closet
"'revenge is a confession of pain', as the latin proverb states. a logical extension of being hurt is feeling the pain. pain, though, exists on the same coin as pleasure. without one, the other cannot exist."
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.
Once, twice and again!
'the long claw is easily torn,' that's another proverb." as they began to form communities of their own, the _nakath_ had also become more clannish -- more dedicated to the pack. kalija had heard that it hadn't always been that way.
Unnamed Mousie - Ch 10: Onward Ho
Much as i didn't want to, i had to admit that, as the human proverb goes, if the shoe fit...
Before the Gardens
The proverb means... lowlanders become confused. it's only from the mountains that you can see clearly." "do you see clearly, _kajja_?" "clearly? i don't know. but more than i did, yes."
Rise Again
But he was reminded of an old earth proverb: _beggars can't be choosers_. rishika and her ship, the _svarog_, were willing to do the work despite the meager pay that messenger could offer.
Blinded by the Light
There was an old terran proverb about counting your chickens before they hatched: paige and lew were both counting chickens, but maybe she'd lose. _probably_ she'd lose, the more he thought about it.
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.
Teach Me
-chinese proverb
Chapter 3: The Bloodletter
"but just like some of the proverbs in art of war, some in the bible are true, and that was one of them." tsume irked an unconvinced eyebrow at him before she shrugged. "well i can agree with that.
The Legend of Spyro: Path of Delusions Book VI Chapter 16
"ignorance is bliss says the popular proverb" sparx let out a deep sigh, hiding his face behind his hands, he shook his head in resignation. the cleric smiled, a fang popped from behind sealed lips.
How You Play The Game
-- old french proverb "omigawd sheila, you got it! like i don't believe 'n stuff but kuro's gonna be freaked! like i'm juicy already an' i haven't even seen it yet 'n tonight's gonna be the hawtest..." min squealed with delight for the third time.