Guy of Gisborne: “I understand the king is winning, thanks be to God.” Robin Hood: “He’s killing more people.” Gisborne: “Is that not winning?” Robin: “Show me an argument ever settled with bloodshed, and then I’ll call it winning.

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The meaning of this quote is that although the king is winning, he would be killed if he didn't have the help of the people.The quote was said by Guy of Gisborne and Robin Hood in the movie Robin Hood: Men in Tights. The two friends were discussing the outcome of a battle with King Richard at Nottingham Castle.

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