We’re soldiers, Emily. If we’re not elders or council…
““We’re soldiers, Emily. If we’re not elders or council members then that’s all we are. We’re here to serve those above us. We’re novel worthy, day walking, blood sucking, tortured souls trapped in a body that can’t die for all eternity with no feelings, no emotions and no heart. We don’t get to feel love, passion or desire. We do as we’re told, for the good of the clan and because we’re told to do it. And we protect people. So whatever grand delusions you have about being some kind of wonderful child and the master’s favorite are just misguided attempts to feel human again. Get over it.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker describes a being stripped of humanity, forced to serve without emotion, highlighting loss of identity and purpose.
In simple terms: A creature forced to serve without feeling.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the cost of losing humanity.
Themes
identity
service
dehumanization
control
purpose
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
philosophical
dramatic
When to use this quote
- military duty
- cult dynamics
- ethical dilemmas
- personal sacrifice
Key Concepts
existentialism
authoritarianism
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you ever feel you are merely a tool?
- How does lack of emotion affect moral choices?
A Different Perspective
The perspective may glorify suffering, ignoring agency.