Lymond said quietly, ‘You had good reason to hate me. I…
““Lymond said quietly, ‘You had good reason to hate me. I always understood that. I don’t know why you should think differently now, but take care. Don’t build up another false image. I may be the picturesque sufferer now, but when I have the whip-hold, I shall behave quite as crudely, or worse. I have no pretty faults. Only, sometimes, a purpose.’ He paused, and said, ‘Est conformis precedenti. I owe the Somervilles rather a lot already.’ Philippa’s unwinking brown gaze flickered shiftily at the Latin and then steadied. 'I should have told you before. You don’t mind?’ ‘If you had told me before, you might not have decided to have me for a friend. I don’t mind,’ said Francis Crawford and told, for once, the bare truth.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A character reflects on past grievances, warns against false perceptions, and acknowledges complex motives behind actions.
In simple terms: Reflect on past hurt and hidden motives.
Key Takeaway
Consider deeper motives.
Themes
trust
perception
redemption
Mood
reflective
introspective
Type
literary
dialogue
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- conflict resolution
- leadership decisions
Key Concepts
psychology
honesty
power dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- What false images do you hold?
- How can honesty change dynamics?
A Different Perspective
May oversimplify complex human behavior.