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We were king’s men, knights, and heroes . . . but some knights are dark and full of terror, my lady. war makes monsters of us all.” “are you saying you are monsters?” “i am saying we are human. you are not the only one with wounds, lady brienne

-George R. R. Martin

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We Were King’s Men, Knights, And Heroes

George R. R. Martin

We were king’s men, knights, and heroes . . . but some knights are dark and full of terror, my lady. war makes monsters of us all.” “are you saying you are monsters?” “i am saying we are human. you are not the only one with wounds, lady brienne

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