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“Never go in, miss. Never say a prayer at its door. If you are angry, do not seek revenge by the Laughing Maiden stone, or at the threshold of the Tombs. There be those who listen for oaths and vows, and them that takes it quite to heart. What may be said in innocence and ire becomes flesh and…” quote by Douglas Clegg
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““Never go in, miss. Never say a prayer at its door. If you are angry, do not seek revenge by the Laughing Maiden stone, or at the threshold of the Tombs. There be those who listen for oaths and vows, and them that takes it quite to heart. What may be said in innocence and ire becomes flesh and blood should it be uttered in such places.””

Douglas Clegg

About This Quote

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

Avoid invoking sacred or vengeful forces when angry; such places amplify words into harmful reality.

In simple terms: Don’t pray or seek revenge in holy places.

Key Takeaway

Speak wisely, especially in charged settings.

Themes

anger spirituality consequences

Mood

reflective serious

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • conflict resolution
  • ritual contexts
  • personal grievances

Key Concepts

mythology psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • When have you let anger dictate your words?
  • What spaces demand extra caution?
A Different Perspective

Some may view restraint as weakness.

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