Bury it with me. Time was I thought it was a blessing and…
““Bury it with me. Time was I thought it was a blessing and a curse. But it’s only a curse, and I ain’t about to curse some other poor bastard with it. Time was I thought it was reward and punishment both. But this is the only reward for men like us.’ And Whirrun nodded down towards the bloody spear-shaft. ‘This or … just living long enough to become nothing worth talking of. Put it in the mud, Craw.’ And he winced as he heaved the grip into Craw’s limp hand and pressed his dirty fingers around it. ‘I will.’ ‘Least I won’t have to carry it no more. You see how bloody heavy it is?’ ‘Every sword’s a weight to carry. Men don’t see that when they pick ’em up. But they get heavier with time.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Time burdens individuals, turning achievements into burdens that grow heavier with age.
In simple terms: Time becomes a heavy weight over life.
Key Takeaway
Accept that responsibilities may become burdensome.
Themes
time
burden
responsibility
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- career progression
- personal loss
- aging
- legacy building
Key Concepts
existential weight
mortality
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you manage growing responsibilities?
- Can burdens become sources of strength?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may oversimplify complex emotional experiences.