Eternal Oblivion
Tars Tarkas: We cannot fight empty air; I would almost sooner return and face foes into whose flesh I may feel my blade bite and know that I am selling my carcass dearly before I go down to that eternal oblivion which is evidently the fairest and most desirable eternity that mortal man has the right to hope for.
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Context: Mocked by an unseen voice in a dark chamber, Tars Tarkas says he would rather face enemies he can fight.
Not in a duel yet
Source: Chapter III, The Chamber of Mystery