When my sons told me about what they'd found, I went to…
““When my sons told me about what they'd found, I went to the priests of Belar and had them examine the auguries. This is the year to go. The ice up there won't be as thick again for years and years. Then they cast my own auguries, and from what they say, this could be the most fortunate year in my whole life." "Do you actually believe that superstitious nonsense?" I demanded. "Are you so gullible that you think that somebody can foretell the future by fondling a pile of sheep guts?" He looked a little injured. "This was important , Belgarath. I certainly wouldn't trust sheep's entrails for something like this." "I'm glad to hear that." "We used a horse instead. Horse guts never lie.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Characters use divination to decide timing of a crucial quest, highlighting reliance on omens versus rational planning.
In simple terms: Characters trust signs to choose when to act.
Key Takeaway
Consider both intuition and evidence before acting.
Themes
fate
decision making
adventure
belief
risk
Mood
cautious
reflective
adventurous
Type
narrative
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- planning a quest
- making strategic choices
- evaluating signs
- balancing superstition and logic
Key Concepts
divination
prophecy
risk assessment
leadership
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance intuition with data?
- When might signs be misleading?
A Different Perspective
Overreliance on superstition can lead to poor decisions if signs are misinterpreted.