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A priestess of Avalon does not lie. But I am cast out of…

“A priestess of Avalon does not lie. But I am cast out of Avalon, and for this, and unless it is all to be for nothing, I must lie, and lie well and quickly” quote by Marion Zimmer Bradley
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“A priestess of Avalon does not lie. But I am cast out of Avalon, and for this, and unless it is all to be for nothing, I must lie, and lie well and quickly”

Marion Zimmer Bradley

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A priestess must lie to survive exile, highlighting moral compromise under duress.

In simple terms: Exile forces a priestess to lie, despite her oath.

Key Takeaway

Weigh ethical compromises when survival is at stake.

Themes

ethics survival exile

Mood

conflicted serious

Type

philosophical dramatic

When to use this quote

  • war zones
  • political oppression
  • personal safety

Key Concepts

moral conflict survival instinct identity crisis

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is lying justified?
  • What costs does deception exact on identity?
A Different Perspective

Lying conflicts with core values, causing inner turmoil.

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