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“It is easy to let go of the string and think: This isn't me, it's the arrow. My hands do not bear the blood of this boy, it's the arrow that killed him, not me. But the arrow does not dream at night.” quote by Andrzej Sapkowski
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““It is easy to let go of the string and think: This isn't me, it's the arrow. My hands do not bear the blood of this boy, it's the arrow that killed him, not me. But the arrow does not dream at night.””

Andrzej Sapkowski

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A warrior separates self from weapon, denying personal responsibility for the arrow’s death.

In simple terms: Distancing self from tools used in violence.

Key Takeaway

Recognize personal accountability beyond tools.

Themes

responsibility violence identity

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

ethical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • combat
  • law enforcement
  • ethical debates

Key Concepts

moral philosophy weapon symbolism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you own actions when mediated by tools?
  • Can one truly separate self from instrument?
A Different Perspective

Denial can hinder moral growth.

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