We're always disappointed when we find out someone else has human limits, the same as we do. It's stupid for us to feel that way, and we really ought to know better, but that doesn't seem to slow us down.

Better safe than exsanguinated.

Death is only frightening from the near side.

...as nervous as a bird in a coal mine.

There's always, always a choice. My options might really, truly suck, but that doesn't mean there isn't a choice.

It rained toads the day the White Council came to town.

Nay, but prithee, with sprinkles 'pon it instead," I said solemnly, "and frosting of white.