Elizabeth Bathory — "It is a pity that I was forced to kill him for his insolence, but a lady must ma…"
It is a pity that I was forced to kill him for his insolence, but a lady must maintain her dignity.
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This quote is *widely attributed* to Elizabeth Bathory in various popular culture and unofficial historical accounts, but *no verifiable primary source* confirms she ever uttered these exact words. It is likely apocryphal, intended to convey her perceived personality. Therefore, confidence is low. I am including it with this caveat as the user requested surprising/absurd quotes, and this fits the 'unintentionally comedic' by way of dark absurdity if it were true.
Date: Early 17th century (attributed, but likely fictional)
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