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It might have been preferable," Eddis admitted, dryly, "if…

“It might have been preferable," Eddis admitted, dryly, "if you had thrown off your chains of bondage solely for love of me. It would certainly have been more flattering." Standing so near to him, she was looking up into his face and watching it closely. "I am willing to accept, however, that we…” quote by Megan Whalen Turner
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““It might have been preferable," Eddis admitted, dryly, "if you had thrown off your chains of bondage solely for love of me. It would certainly have been more flattering." Standing so near to him, she was looking up into his face and watching it closely. "I am willing to accept, however, that we are real people, not characters in a play. We do not, all of us, need to be throwing inkwells. If we are compatible with one another, is that not sufficient?" "Were I a king in more than just name, it would be all, all I dreamed of," said Sounis, and it was Eddis who blushed. "You wish to wait, then, until you are confirmed as Sounis?" "If..." "When," said Eddis, firmly. "Yes," said Sounis, "then.””

Megan Whalen Turner

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

True connection transcends roles and expectations, seeking authenticity over performance.

In simple terms: Seek genuine connection.

Key Takeaway

Value authenticity over roles.

Themes

authenticity relationships identity

Mood

thoughtful inspirational

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • teamwork
  • creative collaborations

Key Concepts

self real human connection

Questions to Reflect On

  • What masks are you wearing?
  • How can you reveal your true self?
A Different Perspective

Roles can limit freedom.

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