Thomas Malory

"In the midst of the lake Arthur was ware of an arm clothed in white samite, that held a fair sword in that hand."

— Thomas Malory (1405-1471) Le Morte d'Arthur, book 1, chapter 23 (1485)

 

Image: ["Strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government."] Cartoon by David Borchart for The New Yorker (March 31, 2014)

 

This North Eastern Life: Quote of the Day for 2016-05-03

 

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