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It’s all my fault,’ I confessed to her. ‘Oh, Fitz, always…

“It’s all my fault,’ I confessed to her. ‘Oh, Fitz, always you are …’ She bit back whatever it was she had started to say. More gently she added, ‘No one blames you.’ ‘I blame me.’ ‘Of course you do,’ she said, as if I were a child insisting the moon was a cheese.” quote by Robin Hobb
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““It’s all my fault,’ I confessed to her. ‘Oh, Fitz, always you are …’ She bit back whatever it was she had started to say. More gently she added, ‘No one blames you.’ ‘I blame me.’ ‘Of course you do,’ she said, as if I were a child insisting the moon was a cheese.””

Robin Hobb

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 confesses responsibility, yet another reassures them that blame is misplaced, highlighting self‑criticism versus external validation.

In simple terms: Confessing fault while being comforted that blame isn’t theirs.

Key Takeaway

Recognize when self‑blame is unnecessary.

Themes

self‑reflection guilt comfort relationships

Mood

reflective empathetic

Type

advice conversational

When to use this quote

  • therapy sessions
  • conflict resolution
  • personal journaling

Key Concepts

psychology self‑esteem communication

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you often take on blame unfairly?
  • How can you balance responsibility with self‑compassion?
A Different Perspective

Self‑blame can hinder growth if not examined.

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