The city breathing, burning, living the life thy had…
“The city breathing, burning, living the life thy had preserved. Ten million lives and more. If something should happen to all that life- how terrible! Nita gulped for control as she remembered Fred's word of just this morning, an eternity ago. And this was what being a wizard was about. Keeping terrible things from happening, even when it hurts. Not just power, or control of what ordinary people couldn't control, or delight in being able to make strange things happen. Those were the side effects- not the reason, the purpose.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A wizard’s true purpose is protecting life, not wielding power for personal gain.
In simple terms: Protecting life is the core duty of a wizard.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize safeguarding others over personal power.
Themes
responsibility
protecting
purpose
selflessness
magic
Mood
determined
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- protecting a city
- preventing disaster
- helping others
- making tough choices
Key Concepts
ethics
heroism
duty
sacrifice
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance personal desire with duty?
- What sacrifices are worth making for others?
A Different Perspective
Power can corrupt if not guided by compassion.