The Azath will not be touched, for it is new, a child. Her…
““The Azath will not be touched, for it is new, a child. Her eyes, soft brown, slowly regarded those of her companions. “The Queen of Darkness spoke thus of Light when it was first born: ‘It is new, and what is new is innocent, and what is innocent is precious. Observe this child of wonder, and know respect.’ ” Orfantal scowled. “Thus did Light survive, and so was Darkness destroyed, the purity vanquished—and now you would have us flawed as our Queen was flawed. Light became corrupted and destroyed our world, Korlat, or have you forgotten?” Korlat’s smile was a sad one. Cherish such flaws, dear brother, for our Queen’s was hope, and so is mine.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A new, innocent being is precious and must be respected, even as light and darkness clash and become flawed.
In simple terms: Innocence is valuable; flaws are inevitable.
Key Takeaway
Respect innocence, accept imperfection.
Themes
innocence
respect
light
darkness
flaws
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- leadership decisions
- conflict resolution
- ethical debates
- personal growth
Key Concepts
philosophy
mythology
ethical dualism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we honor innocence while confronting necessary?
- What can flaws teach us about resilience?
A Different Perspective
Even pure light can become corrupted, challenging idealism.