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“Yours was the hand that threw him. You meant for him to die.” His chains chinked softly. “I seldom fling children from towers to improve their health. Yes, I meant for him to die.” quote by George R.R. Martin
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““Yours was the hand that threw him. You meant for him to die.” His chains chinked softly. “I seldom fling children from towers to improve their health. Yes, I meant for him to die.””

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 admits responsibility for another’s death, reflecting twisted morality.

In simple terms: He caused a death and rationalizes it.

Key Takeaway

Acknowledge the impact of your actions.

Themes

guilt power violence

Mood

dark intense

Type

literary dramatic

When to use this quote

  • war
  • personal betrayal
  • leadership decisions

Key Concepts

morality psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What drives a person to justify killing?
  • How does power corrupt moral judgment?
A Different Perspective

The justification may be unreliable or self‑serving.

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