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“A Stone Crow’s axe is always sharp, and Shagga’s axes are sharpest of all. Once I cut off a man’s head, but he did not know it until he tried to brush his hair. Then it fell off.” “Is that why you never brush yours?” The Stone Crows roared and stamped their feet, Shagga hooting loudest of all.” quote by George R.R. Martin
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““A Stone Crow’s axe is always sharp, and Shagga’s axes are sharpest of all. Once I cut off a man’s head, but he did not know it until he tried to brush his hair. Then it fell off.” “Is that why you never brush yours?” The Stone Crows roared and stamped their feet, Shagga hooting loudest of all.””

George R.R. Martin

About This Quote

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

A vivid, fantastical scene illustrates the brutal, unpredictable nature of violence and the absurdity of fear.

In simple terms: Violence can be sudden and oddly comedic.

Key Takeaway

Expect the unexpected in conflict.

Themes

violence myth absurdity fear power

Mood

dark enigmatic playful

Type

mythic narrative

When to use this quote

  • battlefields
  • political intrigue
  • storytelling
  • role‑playing games

Key Concepts

folklore dark humor cultural myth

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does humor affect our perception of violence?
  • What does the stone crow symbolize?
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