Plays of Gods and Men by Lord (Edward J. M. D. Plunkett) Dunsany
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they would warn the King by inspiring you to make a prophecy. As they
do not know this---- Voice-of-the-Gods: The gods know all things. Ichtharion: The gods do not know things that are not true. This is not strictly true---- Voice-of-the-Gods: It is written and hath been said that the gods cannot lie. Ichtharion: The gods of course cannot lie, but a prophet may sometimes utter a prophecy that is a good prophecy and helpful to men, thereby pleasing the gods, although the prophecy is not a true one. Voice-of-the-Gods: The gods speak through my mouth; my breath is my own breath, I am human and mortal, but my voice is from the gods and the gods cannot lie. Ichtharion: Is it wise in an age when the gods have lost their power to anger |
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