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We face each other as God intended. Sportsmanlike. No tricks, no weapons, skill against skill alone.
— Fezzik • The Princess Bride
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An editorial interpretation.
The speaker proposes settling a contest openly and honourably, with each side relying only on personal ability. Invoking divine intention gives the fair fight a comically solemn tone. The stance rejects cheating, ambushes and weapons, treating a clean test of skill as the proper measure of who is stronger.
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