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Swings Quotes - Page 20

A scale is only in balance for a brief second. Inevitably the pendulum swings. It's impossible to maintain.

"Ivanka Trump Describes What It's Really Like To Be A Woman Who Works". Interview with Jenna Goudreau, www.businessinsider.com. January 26, 2015.

Room to swing a cat, it seemed was absolutely essential. It was an infrequent but indispensable operation.

H. G. Wells (2012). “Kipps: The Story of a Simple Soul”, p.219, The Floating Press

...Ned always said that the man who passes the sentence should swing the blade, though he never took any joy in the duty. But I would, oh, yes.

George R. R. Martin (2011). “A Game of Thrones 4-Book Bundle: A Song of Ice and Fire Series: A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, and A Feast for Crows”, p.1382, Bantam

...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