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It is not wise,” Beauclaire said, his voice clipped, and…

“It is not wise,” Beauclaire said, his voice clipped, and somewhere in the vowels Anna heard an accent not too far from Bran’s when he was angered. “It is not wise to give something old and powerful something they care about. And I am very old.” quote by Patricia Briggs
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““It is not wise,” Beauclaire said, his voice clipped, and somewhere in the vowels Anna heard an accent not too far from Bran’s when he was angered. “It is not wise to give something old and powerful something they care about. And I am very old.””

Patricia Briggs

About This Quote

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

Giving something ancient and powerful a personal stake can be dangerous; wisdom warns against empowering the past.

In simple terms: Beware giving old power personal importance.

Key Takeaway

Guard against attaching sentiment to dangerous forces.

Themes

wisdom danger history responsibility

Mood

cautious thoughtful

Type

cautionary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • family secrets
  • ancient artifacts
  • political power
  • personal grudges

Key Concepts

mythology psychology ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What old forces do we still empower?
  • How can we balance respect for history with caution?
A Different Perspective

Old power may still wield influence despite warnings.

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