VIZZINI: Ha-ha, you fool! You fell victim to one of the classic blunders, the most famous of which is “Never get involved in a land war in Asia,” but only slightly less famous is this: “Never go in against a Sicilian, when death is on the line!” Hahahahahah! [Dies.]

William Goldman (1931-2018) American screenwriter, novelist
The Princess Bride (movie) (1987)

 
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