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We'll never find that one, and I'll be blamed," announced…

“We'll never find that one, and I'll be blamed," announced Edd Tollett, the dour grey-haired squire everyone called Dolorous Edd. "Nothing ever goes missing that they don't look at me, ever since that time I lost my horse. As if that could be helped. He was white and it was snowing, what did they…” quote by George R.R. Martin
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““We'll never find that one, and I'll be blamed," announced Edd Tollett, the dour grey-haired squire everyone called Dolorous Edd. "Nothing ever goes missing that they don't look at me, ever since that time I lost my horse. As if that could be helped. He was white and it was snowing, what did they expected””

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 character laments being blamed for things that go missing, reflecting frustration and fatalism

In simple terms: Feeling blamed for mishaps beyond control

Key Takeaway

Recognize when blame is misplaced

Themes

frustration blame fate

Mood

irustrated defensive

Type

literary character

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • workplace conflicts
  • investigations
  • family disputes

Key Concepts

Responsibility perception agency

Questions to Reflect On

  • Who is truly responsible for the loss?
  • How can you shift focus from blame to solution?
A Different Perspective

Blame may be a defensive reaction, not a factual cause

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