When I was in Bessastaðir I had a jug of water-and an ax. A well-sharpened ax is a fine tool. On the other hand I've never been fond of the gallows, and never less than when I wrestled a hanged man. (Halldór Laxness)

When I was in Bessastaðir I had a jug of water-and an ax. A well-sharpened ax is a fine tool. On the other hand I've never been fond of the gallows, and never less than when I wrestled a hanged man.

Halldór Laxness

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