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“After all, to the well-organized mind, death is but the next great adventure.” — J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone ... - Missing You Quotes. Related: 5 Stages of Grief ...
“The world is very quiet without you around.” — Lemony Snicket “We only part to meet again.” — John Gay “Sometimes, when one person is missing, the whole world seems depopulated.”
Below is an alphabetical list of widely used and repeated proverbial phrases. If known, their origins are noted. A proverbial phrase or expression is a type of conventional saying similar to a proverb and transmitted by oral tradition.
"Life's a climb. But the view is great." There are times when things seemingly go to plan, and there are other moments when nothing works out. During those instances, you might feel lost.
"You are a lyer; [114] [115] I am no more a Witch than you are a Wizard, and if you take away my Life, God will give you Blood to drink." [ 114 ] [ 115 ] [ 116 ] — Sarah Good , American woman accused of witchcraft during the Salem witch trials (29 July [ O.S. 19 July] 1692), to Reverend Nicholas Noyes prior to execution by hanging [ note 100 ]
Final reckoning, just deserts after death Go to one's watery grave [1] To die of drowning: Literary: Go to a Texas cakewalk [11] To be hanged Unknown Go the way of all flesh [2] To die Neutral Go west [2] To be killed or lost Informal Refers to the sun setting at the west. The Grim Reaper [2] Personification of death Cultural
These are not merely catchy sayings. Even though some sources may identify a phrase as a catchphrase, this list is for those that meet the definition given in the lead section of the catchphrase article and are notable for their widespread use within the culture.
“How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” — A.A. Milne “She is the one in my heart and I’m zero without her when the world tries to divide her from me that ...