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Others? Other dragons? I think not, and let us be clear…

“Others? Other dragons? I think not, and let us be clear here, Kanyn Thrall, your other victories have all the bravado of rats crunched underfoot. I make breakfast of mortal heroes and shit out pitted iron at day’s end. I make morsels of Tiste champions, snacks of Thel Akai hunters, paltry meals of…” quote by Steven Erikson
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““Others? Other dragons? I think not, and let us be clear here, Kanyn Thrall, your other victories have all the bravado of rats crunched underfoot. I make breakfast of mortal heroes and shit out pitted iron at day’s end. I make morsels of Tiste champions, snacks of Thel Akai hunters, paltry meals of Jhelarkan, Dog-Runners, Thelomen and Jheck.””

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.

The speaker boasts of devouring heroes and champions, using vivid, brutal imagery to illustrate power and dominance.

In simple terms: Brutal bragging about consuming heroes.

Key Takeaway

Recognize the danger of hubris and cruelty.

Themes

power hubris violence mythology

Mood

dark cynical

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • fantasy battles
  • political intrigue
  • personal ambition

Key Concepts

mythic storytelling dark humor

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does power corrupt the speaker?
  • What are the costs of such cruelty?
A Different Perspective

Such extreme bravado can alienate allies and provoke retaliation.

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