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“So,” Marasi said, “you traded a dead man’s scarf for another dead man’s gun. But…the gun itself belonged to someone dead, so by the same logic—” “Don’t try,” Waxillium said. “Logic doesn’t work on Wayne.” “I bought a ward against it off a traveling fortune-teller,” Wayne explained. “It lets me add…” quote by Brandon Sanderson
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“So,” Marasi said, “you traded a dead man’s scarf for another dead man’s gun. But…the gun itself belonged to someone dead, so by the same logic—” “Don’t try,” Waxillium said. “Logic doesn’t work on Wayne.” “I bought a ward against it off a traveling fortune-teller,” Wayne explained. “It lets me add two ’n’ two and get a pickle.”

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About This Quote

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

Logic fails when applied to supernatural or irrational forces

In simple terms: Logic doesn’t always work on magical beings

Key Takeaway

Accept limits of rationality

Themes

logic magic limitations

Mood

adventurous curious

Type

narrative inspirational

When to use this quote

  • battle strategies
  • magical encounters
  • character decisions

Key Concepts

fantasy worldbuilding

Questions to Reflect On

  • When should you trust intuition over logic?
  • How do you navigate irrational situations?
A Different Perspective

Rational thinking can be insufficient in chaotic settings

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