...the man who passes the sentence should swing the sword. ...a ruler …

George R. R. Martin
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...the man who passes the sentence should swing the sword. ...a ruler who hides behind paid executioners soon forgets what death is. ✨ George R. R. Martin (2012). George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones 5-Book Boxed Set (Song of Ice and Fire Series): A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast for Crows, and and A Dance with Dragons, p.28, Bantam
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