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“Flaws would not only bring death but, far worse, humiliation.”

Work

This novel is a blend of fantasy, humor, and romance, telling the tale of a farm boy named Westley and his beloved princess, Buttercup. After being betrothed to a prince, Buttercup is captured by a notorious pirate, and Westley sets out to rescue her. The story is filled with memorable characters, including the feisty Inigo Montoya, who seeks revenge on the man who killed his father. The Princess Bride is known for its witty dialogue, endearing characters, and a unique blend of genres, appealing to both children and adults. more

Author

William Goldman

William Goldman is an American novelist born on August 12, 1931. His works are known for their humor, wit, and profound social insight, with notable titles including 'The Maltese Falcon' and 'The Shawshank Redemption'. more

“I did not understand that she was hiding her feelings under irony, that this is usually the last refuge of modest and chaste-souled people when the privacy of their soul is coarsely and intrusively invaded, and that their pride makes them refuse to surrender till the last moment and shrink from giving expression to their feelings before you. to have guessed the truth from the timidity with which she had repeatedly approached her sarcasm, only bringing herself to utter it at last with an effort.”

People Giving Soul Moments Feelings Lasts Effort Expression Pride Refuse Surrender Irony Privacy Sarcasm Hiding Refuge Modest Shrinks Timidity Chaste

Author:Fyodor Dostoevsky

“a man is no example for a woman. It’s a different thing.”

Men Different Example Different Things

Book:The Greatest Works of Dostoevsky: Crime and Punishment + The Brother's Karamazov + The Idiot + Notes from Underground + The Gambler + Demons (The Possessed / The Devils)

Source: The Greatest Works of Dostoevsky: Crime and Punishment + The Brother's Karamazov + The Idiot + Notes from Underground + The Gambler + Demons (The Possessed / The Devils)

“We knew that you don't get to be world champions without a struggle.”

World Struggle Champion World Champions

Author:Eric Cantona

“I guess the most amazing thing about crying though is that when you're in it, you think it'll go on forever but it never really lasts half what you think. Not in terms of real time. In terms of real emotions, it's worse than you think, but not by the clock.”

Thinking Real Lasts Term Emotion Half Forever Cry Goes On Clock Amazing Things Most Amazing Real Emotion

Book:The Princess Bride: An Illustrated Edition of S. Morgenstern's Classic Tale of True Love and High Adventure

Source: The Princess Bride: An Illustrated Edition of S. Morgenstern's Classic Tale of True Love and High Adventure

“But I loved George in part because he believed me; because if I stood in a cold, plain room and yelled FIRE, he would walk over and ask me why.”

Ifs Asks Walks Rooms Fire Cold Ask Me

Author:Aimee Bender

“I am certain that a Sewing Machine would relieve as much human suffering as a hundred Lunatic Asylums, and possibly a good deal more.”

Humans Certain Suffering Deals Hundred Machines Lunatic Asylums Sewing Human Suffering Lunatic Asylums