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Terrible Oath Quote by Vasily Mahanenko

“Let my hands cease to create if I’m lying to you!” the gnome uttered the most terrible oath of the masters’ guild.” quote by Vasily Mahanenko
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““Let my hands cease to create if I’m lying to you!” the gnome uttered the most terrible oath of the masters’ guild.””

Vasily Mahanenko

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Gnome's Oath, Vasily Mahanenko, 2015

A gnome vows to stop creating if he deceives, highlighting the moral weight of honesty in craftsmanship.

In simple terms: Honesty is essential to creative work.

Key Takeaway

Guard truth in all creations.

Themes

integrity creativity craftsmanship

Mood

dramatic fantasy

Type

narrative moral

When to use this quote

  • artistic projects
  • team collaborations
  • personal promises

Key Concepts

ethics fictional oath character development

Questions to Reflect On

  • What would you stop creating if you were dishonest?
  • How does a lie affect your work?
A Different Perspective

May be dramatized for effect.

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