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“Legana Breed spoke: 'You are all marines?' 'Aye,' Fiddler said. 'Tonight, then, I too am a marine. Let us go kill people.” quote by Steven Erikson
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““Legana Breed spoke: 'You are all marines?' 'Aye,' Fiddler said. 'Tonight, then, I too am a marine. Let us go kill people.””

Steven Erikson

About This Quote

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

Even those not originally soldiers can adopt a warrior mindset, embracing violence when called upon.

In simple terms: Non‑marines can become warriors when needed.

Key Takeaway

Recognize the capacity for aggression in all.

Themes

identity war adaptation

Mood

cautionary critical

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • military recruitment
  • radicalization
  • group dynamics
  • personal transformation

Key Concepts

psychology of violence role adoption

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is it justified to become a warrior?
  • What drives ordinary people to commit violence?
A Different Perspective

Violence may be glorified, ignoring moral costs.

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