Proverbs, Adages, Aphorisms, Saws, Wise Sayings & Clichés - Page 9 - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Evisse the Blue · 07-25-2004, 07:24 AM

Boromir to Frodo, in 'The breaking of the fellowship"

Nilpaurion Felagund · 07-26-2004, 09:16 PM

Mariska?

Mariska Greenleaf · 07-27-2004, 03:41 AM

I just keep forgetting about this thread

Evisse was right!

Evisse the Blue · 07-27-2004, 03:48 AM

Thanks.

Quote:

In dangerous days men hide their chief treasure.

Tuor of Gondolin · 07-27-2004, 03:51 PM

Aragorn to Arwen?

Evisse the Blue · 07-27-2004, 04:01 PM

Yep!

Tuor of Gondolin · 07-27-2004, 08:38 PM

This next one is verrrry easy, but I like the quote. especially in context.

"Never laugh at live dragons."

Evisse the Blue · 07-28-2004, 03:24 AM

That's one of Bilbo's favourite sayings. He said it to himself in Smaug's lair, after having done just that.

Tuor of Gondolin · 07-28-2004, 06:05 AM

Yess. But without the precious the Baggins would have been "literal" toast.

Your turn.

Evisse the Blue · 07-28-2004, 07:09 AM

Thanks.

Quote:

Valour needs first strength, and then a weapon

Mariska Greenleaf · 07-28-2004, 07:12 AM

That was Boromir during the councel of Elrond.

Evisse the Blue · 07-28-2004, 07:16 AM

Boy, that was fast!

Mariska Greenleaf · 07-28-2004, 07:26 AM

Next one:

Quote:

He is surer of finding the way home in a blind night than the cats of Queen Berúthiel.

Evisse the Blue · 07-28-2004, 07:36 AM

Aragorn about Gandalf in Moria.

Mariska Greenleaf · 07-28-2004, 07:40 AM

For some reason I knew that the answer wouldn't take long...
Well done!

Evisse the Blue · 07-28-2004, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Orc-work in the woods for Orc-words in the hall

Tuor of Gondolin · 07-28-2004, 01:55 PM

Turin to Mablung, while he was pantsing Saeros.

Evisse the Blue · 07-29-2004, 02:53 AM

Sure!

Tuor of Gondolin · 07-29-2004, 07:16 AM

All right. This one may be a bit obscure. I think it counts as an aphorism.

"...it is one thing to see what needs doing, and quite another to find the means."

Answer should include exactly who the speaker is addressing.

Mariska Greenleaf · 09-06-2004, 07:55 AM

This is Gandalf speaking, to the hobbits and Gimli, after the destruction of the ring, in Minas Tirith.

Tuor of Gondolin · 09-06-2004, 08:13 AM

Correct. Your turn.

Mariska Greenleaf · 09-06-2004, 08:37 AM

Hoi! I came across a nice one just today, try to find it!

Quote:

"To sneak aside a handful orcs like cowed dog."

Guinevere · 09-06-2004, 01:05 PM

Isn't that Tuor to Voronwë ? ( On the way to Gondolin )

Mariska Greenleaf · 09-07-2004, 01:27 AM

It sure is! Your turn, Guinevere

Guinevere · 09-07-2004, 01:25 PM

Thanks!

Quote:

Strange chances, but murder will out, 'tis said

Tuor of Gondolin · 09-19-2004, 10:18 PM

Faramir to Frodo, in Ithilien.

Guinevere · 09-20-2004, 06:28 AM

You're right, Tuor!

"murder will out" refers to the fact that Boromir's horn was found. Your turn!

Tuor of Gondolin · 09-20-2004, 10:59 AM

Okay. Here goes:

Quote:

A small oversight; but it proved fatal. Small oversights often are.

Firefoot · 09-20-2004, 04:29 PM

Gandalf to Merry.

Tuor of Gondolin · 09-20-2004, 04:54 PM

Correct. For bonus points, what was the oversight?

Firefoot · 09-20-2004, 05:22 PM

Ooh, bonus points. That would be that Sauron payed no more mind to Thrain than to get the Dwarven Ring. He missed the map and key, wise fool.

Quote:

"But where all lies on chance, to chance we must trust."

Hopefully I can get this post up this time... my computer is being stupid.

Guinevere · 09-21-2004, 10:09 AM

Turambar to Hunthor , when they didn't know where Glaurung would cross Teiglin.

Firefoot · 09-21-2004, 08:45 PM

Correct as always.

Guinevere · 09-22-2004, 01:38 AM

Thanks, Firefoot .

Quote:

It may be the part of a friend to rebuke a friend's folly

Mariska Greenleaf · 09-22-2004, 01:50 AM

That was Olwë to Feanor, when Feanor accused Olwë of renouncing friendship.

Guinevere · 09-22-2004, 02:00 AM

that was a fast answer, Mariska!

I hope you still find a new proverb somewhere

Mariska Greenleaf · 09-22-2004, 02:28 AM

It is starting to get difficult to find a challenging proverb indeed!

Quote:

One thing drives out another.

Probably a bit too easy...

Firefoot · 09-22-2004, 05:05 AM

Butterbur to Frodo.

Mariska Greenleaf · 09-22-2004, 05:07 AM

that's right! Take it over, Firefoot!

Firefoot · 09-22-2004, 08:50 PM

Quote:

"the tree grows best in the land of its sires;"

Probably another too easy one...

07-25-2004, 07:24 AM	#321
Evisse the Blue Brightness of a Blade Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: wherever I may roam Posts: 2,685	Boromir to Frodo, in 'The breaking of the fellowship" __________________ And no one was ill, and everyone was pleased, except those who had to mow the grass.

07-26-2004, 09:16 PM	#322
Nilpaurion Felagund Scion of The Faithful Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The brink, where hope and despair are akin. [The Philippines] Posts: 5,312	*bump* Mariska? __________________ フェンリス鴨 (Fenrisu Kamo) The plot, cut, defeated. I intend to copy this sig forever - so far so good...

07-27-2004, 03:41 AM	#323
Mariska Greenleaf Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Dublin Posts: 1,036	I just keep forgetting about this thread Evisse was right! __________________ I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.- Confucius.

07-27-2004, 04:01 PM	#326
Evisse the Blue Brightness of a Blade Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: wherever I may roam Posts: 2,685	Yep! __________________ And no one was ill, and everyone was pleased, except those who had to mow the grass.

07-27-2004, 08:38 PM	#327
Tuor of Gondolin Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pennsylvania, WtR, passed Sarn Gebir: Above the rapids (1239 miles) BtR, passed Black Rider Stopping Place (31 miles) Posts: 1,548	This next one is verrrry easy, but I like the quote. especially in context. "Never laugh at live dragons." Last edited by Tuor of Gondolin; 07-28-2004 at 06:06 AM.

07-27-2004, 03:51 PM	#325
Tuor of Gondolin Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pennsylvania, WtR, passed Sarn Gebir: Above the rapids (1239 miles) BtR, passed Black Rider Stopping Place (31 miles) Posts: 1,548	Aragorn to Arwen?

07-28-2004, 03:24 AM	#328
Evisse the Blue Brightness of a Blade Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: wherever I may roam Posts: 2,685	That's one of Bilbo's favourite sayings. He said it to himself in Smaug's lair, after having done just that. __________________ And no one was ill, and everyone was pleased, except those who had to mow the grass.

07-28-2004, 06:05 AM	#329
Tuor of Gondolin Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pennsylvania, WtR, passed Sarn Gebir: Above the rapids (1239 miles) BtR, passed Black Rider Stopping Place (31 miles) Posts: 1,548	Yess. But without the precious the Baggins would have been "literal" toast. Your turn.

07-28-2004, 07:12 AM	#331
Mariska Greenleaf Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Dublin Posts: 1,036	That was Boromir during the councel of Elrond. __________________ I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.- Confucius.

07-28-2004, 07:16 AM	#332
Evisse the Blue Brightness of a Blade Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: wherever I may roam Posts: 2,685	Correct Boy, that was fast! __________________ And no one was ill, and everyone was pleased, except those who had to mow the grass.

07-28-2004, 07:36 AM	#334
Evisse the Blue Brightness of a Blade Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: wherever I may roam Posts: 2,685	I can't help myself not to answer this one... Aragorn about Gandalf in Moria. __________________ And no one was ill, and everyone was pleased, except those who had to mow the grass.

07-28-2004, 07:40 AM	#335
Mariska Greenleaf Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Dublin Posts: 1,036	For some reason I knew that the answer wouldn't take long... Well done! __________________ I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.- Confucius.

07-28-2004, 01:55 PM	#337
Tuor of Gondolin Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pennsylvania, WtR, passed Sarn Gebir: Above the rapids (1239 miles) BtR, passed Black Rider Stopping Place (31 miles) Posts: 1,548	Turin to Mablung, while he was pantsing Saeros.

07-29-2004, 02:53 AM	#338
Evisse the Blue Brightness of a Blade Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: wherever I may roam Posts: 2,685	Sure! __________________ And no one was ill, and everyone was pleased, except those who had to mow the grass.

07-29-2004, 07:16 AM	#339
Tuor of Gondolin Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pennsylvania, WtR, passed Sarn Gebir: Above the rapids (1239 miles) BtR, passed Black Rider Stopping Place (31 miles) Posts: 1,548	All right. This one may be a bit obscure. I think it counts as an aphorism. "...it is one thing to see what needs doing, and quite another to find the means." Answer should include exactly who the speaker is addressing.

09-06-2004, 07:55 AM	#340
Mariska Greenleaf Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Dublin Posts: 1,036	This is Gandalf speaking, to the hobbits and Gimli, after the destruction of the ring, in Minas Tirith. __________________ I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.- Confucius.

09-06-2004, 08:13 AM	#341
Tuor of Gondolin Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pennsylvania, WtR, passed Sarn Gebir: Above the rapids (1239 miles) BtR, passed Black Rider Stopping Place (31 miles) Posts: 1,548	Correct. Your turn. __________________ Aure Entuluva!

09-06-2004, 01:05 PM	#343
Guinevere Banshee of Camelot Join Date: May 2002 Location: Switzerland Posts: 5,830	Isn't that Tuor to Voronwë ? ( On the way to Gondolin ) __________________ Yes! "wish-fulfilment dreams" we spin to cheat our timid hearts, and ugly Fact defeat!

09-07-2004, 01:27 AM	#344
Mariska Greenleaf Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Dublin Posts: 1,036	It sure is! Your turn, Guinevere __________________ I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.- Confucius.

09-19-2004, 10:18 PM	#346
Tuor of Gondolin Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pennsylvania, WtR, passed Sarn Gebir: Above the rapids (1239 miles) BtR, passed Black Rider Stopping Place (31 miles) Posts: 1,548	Faramir to Frodo, in Ithilien. __________________ Aure Entuluva!

09-20-2004, 06:28 AM	#347
Guinevere Banshee of Camelot Join Date: May 2002 Location: Switzerland Posts: 5,830	You're right, Tuor! "murder will out" refers to the fact that Boromir's horn was found. Your turn! __________________ Yes! "wish-fulfilment dreams" we spin to cheat our timid hearts, and ugly Fact defeat!

09-20-2004, 04:29 PM	#349
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	Gandalf to Merry.

09-20-2004, 04:54 PM	#350
Tuor of Gondolin Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pennsylvania, WtR, passed Sarn Gebir: Above the rapids (1239 miles) BtR, passed Black Rider Stopping Place (31 miles) Posts: 1,548	Correct. For bonus points, what was the oversight? __________________ Aure Entuluva!

09-21-2004, 10:09 AM	#352
Guinevere Banshee of Camelot Join Date: May 2002 Location: Switzerland Posts: 5,830	Turambar to Hunthor , when they didn't know where Glaurung would cross Teiglin. __________________ Yes! "wish-fulfilment dreams" we spin to cheat our timid hearts, and ugly Fact defeat!

09-21-2004, 08:45 PM	#353
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	Correct as always.

09-22-2004, 01:50 AM	#355
Mariska Greenleaf Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Dublin Posts: 1,036	That was Olwë to Feanor, when Feanor accused Olwë of renouncing friendship. __________________ I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.- Confucius.

09-22-2004, 02:00 AM	#356
Guinevere Banshee of Camelot Join Date: May 2002 Location: Switzerland Posts: 5,830	Exactly! that was a fast answer, Mariska! I hope you still find a new proverb somewhere __________________ Yes! "wish-fulfilment dreams" we spin to cheat our timid hearts, and ugly Fact defeat!

09-22-2004, 05:05 AM	#358
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	Butterbur to Frodo.

09-22-2004, 05:07 AM	#359
Mariska Greenleaf Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Dublin Posts: 1,036	that's right! Take it over, Firefoot! __________________ I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.- Confucius.