Oh, I have feelings for him, all right. I'd like to put…
“Oh, I have feelings for him, all right. I'd like to put him in the ground myself, believe me. Still, it would be wrong. Promise me." "Fine. I promise I won't kill him." He said it too easily. My eyes narrowed. "Promise me right here and now that you will also never cripple, maim, dismember, blind, torture, bleed, or otherwise inflict any injury to Danny Milton. Or otherwise stand by while someone else does as you watch." "Blimey, that's not fair!" he protested”
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 wrestles with violent urges and moral restraint, promising not to harm another despite intense emotions.
In simple terms: Struggle between desire and morality.
Key Takeaway
Control impulses and uphold promises.
Themes
morality
conflict
violence
promise
Mood
tense
dramatic
Type
narrative
dialogue
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- conflict resolution
- self‑control
- crime prevention
Key Concepts
psychology
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives the conflict between desire and ethics?
- Can promises truly prevent harm?
A Different Perspective
Moral promises can be broken under pressure.