“Stop a minute, Ambrose!" interrupted Master Nathaniel. "I've got a sudden silly whim that we should take an oath I must have… — Hope Mirrlees Copy Share Image
“Self talk and self prayer: When you audible the first and correctly interpret, the white coats correct you in a nuthouse. When… — Brian Spellman Copy Share Image
“When I said I should die in your service with pleasure, I intended to live in it many long years; since, to… — Matthew Gregory Lewis Copy Share Image
“Oaths are made to be kept only until their purpose be fulfilled," the fluty voice responded. "Every geas is lifted at last,… — Fritz Leiber Copy Share Image
“Name one hero who was happy." I considered. Heracles went mad and killed his family; Theseus lost his bride and father; Jason's… — Madeline Miller Copy Share Image
“No one, by swearing, makes themselves an ounce more honest; any more than a man makes himself wealthy by counting his gold.… — Jake Yaniak Copy Share Image
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