At 8:23 there seemed every chance of a lasting alliance starting between Florin and Guilder. At 8:24 the two nations were very… — William Goldman Copy Share Image
“Later, years later even, sometimes I might say, "How about the duel on the cliff with Inigo and the man in black?"… — William Goldman Copy Share Image
I can't keep my head above water one minute to the next: it's not just the parties and the goo-gooing with what's-her-name,… — William Goldman Copy Share Image
“In any case, the two countries had stayed alive over the centuries mainly by warring on each other. There had been the… — William Goldman Copy Share Image
“You fell victim to one of the classic blunders. The most famous is 'Never get involved in a land war in Asia.” — William Goldman Copy Share Image
Fool!" cried the hunchback. "You fell victim to one of the classic blunders. The most famous is 'Never get involved in a… — William Goldman Copy Share Image
“INIGO WAS IN Despair. Hard to find on the map (this was after maps) not because cartographers didn't know of its existence, but because… — William Goldman Copy Share Image
You're alive!" Fezzik cried. The man in black sat immobile, like a ventriloquist's dummy, just his mouth moving. "That is perhaps the most childishly… — William Goldman Copy Share Image
“You thought I was answering "As you wish" but that's only because you were hearing wrong. "I love you" was what it was, but… — William Goldman Copy Share Image
One way an author dies a little each day is when his books go out of print. — William Goldman Copy Share Image
“And when she at last came out, her eyes were dry. Her parents stared up from their silent breakfast at her. They both started… — William Goldman Copy Share Image
“any experience is profitable if you allow it to be, all actions are profitable, no matter how badly you may suffer from them.” — William Goldman Copy Share Image
“Buttercup could picture Westley rounding the final corner. There were four guards outside waiting. At ten seconds per guard, she began figuring, but then… — William Goldman Copy Share Image
“Well, you haven’t once said you loved me.’ ‘That’s all you need? Easy. I love you. Okay? Want it louder? I love you. Spell… — William Goldman Copy Share Image
You think this is a trap then?" the Count asked. "I always think everything is a trap until proven otherwise," the Prince answered. "Which… — William Goldman Copy Share Image
