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“I'm honest enough to say that I dinna care what the right and wrong of it may be, so long as you're here wi' me, Claire," he said softly. "If it was a sin for you to choose me...then I would go to the devil himself and bless him for tempting ye to it." He lifted my foot and gently kissed the tip…” quote by Diana Gabaldon
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““I'm honest enough to say that I dinna care what the right and wrong of it may be, so long as you're here wi' me, Claire," he said softly. "If it was a sin for you to choose me...then I would go to the devil himself and bless him for tempting ye to it." He lifted my foot and gently kissed the tip of my big toe. I laid my hand on his head; the short hair felt bristly but soft, like a very young hedgehog. "I don't think it was wrong," I said softly. "But if it was...then I'll go to the devil with you, Jamie Fraser.””

Diana Gabaldon

About This Quote

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

A lover offers to defy moral judgments and even embrace evil for the sake of being together, emphasizing love over conventional right and wrong.

In simple terms: Love can override moral concerns.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize love over judgment.

Themes

love morality rebellion

Mood

intense conflicted

Type

romantic dramatic

When to use this quote

  • romantic relationships
  • conflict over values
  • making tough choices
  • supporting a partner

Key Concepts

sacrifice ethical relativism devotion

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is love a justification for breaking rules?
  • When should personal ethics prevail?
A Different Perspective

Love may lead to harmful choices if unchecked.

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