Book 29. (1 results) Swordsmen of Gor (Individual Quote)
| Chapter # | Sentence # | Quote |
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| 40 | 159 | It is more like the crushing of lice, the extermination of urts. |
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Book 29. (7 results) Swordsmen of Gor (Context Quote)
| Chapter # | Sentence # | Quote |
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| 40 | 156 | "It is important that those who would kill one another respect one another," I said. |
| 40 | 157 | "One would not wish to kill an unworthy foe, one whom one did not respect. |
| 40 | 158 | There is efficiency in that, and it may be practical, or necessary, but little glory. |
| 40 | 159 | It is more like the crushing of lice, the extermination of urts. |
| 40 | 160 | Many Gorean warriors, in private matters, will not cross swords with a foe they do not respect". |
| 40 | 161 | "Interesting," said Lord Nishida. |
| 40 | 162 | "It is a strange thing," said Pertinax, "but I think I understand it". |
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"It is important that those who would kill one another respect one another," I said.
"One would not wish to kill an unworthy foe, one whom one did not respect.
There is efficiency in that, and it may be practical, or necessary, but little glory.
It is more like the crushing of lice, the extermination of urts.
Many Gorean warriors, in private matters, will not cross swords with a foe they do not respect".
"Interesting," said Lord Nishida.
"It is a strange thing," said Pertinax, "but I think I understand it".
- (Swordsmen of Gor, Chapter 40)