What is the hardest line in fiction, according to Manifold?
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"World domination is such an ugly phrase. I prefer to call it world optimization." - Yudkowsky, HPMOR
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Other
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"Behind this mask there is more than just flesh. Beneath this mask there is an idea. And ideas are bulletproof." - V for Vendetta
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"For you, the day Bison graced your village was the most important day of your life. But for me, it was Tuesday." - M. Bison
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“I did it thirty-five minutes ago.” - Watchmen
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"We burnt the forest down." - Alfred Pennyworth, The Dark Knight
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“My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.” - The Princess Bride
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“Better to reign in Hell, than serve in Heaven” ― Paradise Lost
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Inigo: "I want my father back, you son of a bitch."
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"I don't know much in this crazy, crazy world, but I do know that if you don't let us fuck this asshole, we are going to have our dicks and our pussies all covered in shit." -TAWP
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"Do you think God stays in heaven because he too lives in fear of what he has created?" - Steve Buscemi, Spy Kids 2
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"No, Winston, that is no use. You are lying. You still think there are four. How many fingers, please?" - 1984
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"It's all part of the plan." - Joker
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"But no living man am I! You look upon a woman. Éowyn I am, Éomund's daughter. You stand between me and my lord and kin. Begone, if you be not deathless! For living or dark undead, I will smite you, if you touch him." - ROTK
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"Everything burns." - The Joker

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bought Ṁ10 Answer #3aca3f4d0fc6 NO

I submitted "world optimization" because yes, it sounds incredibly badass...
But ALSO: it has an entire LW tag associated with it. There is a body of work inspired by it. It's had some real impact.

Sorry to any Brits for listing the American spelling.

I love this market and these submissions so far, I welcome yall to give an explanation for why it goes hard in the comments

I don't understand the question.

bought Ṁ10 "World domination is... YES

@singer I think it's hardest as in, this line "goes hard" and is badass