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“Curse him for being all tight muscle, with ivory skin and a mouth as soft as a rose petals. Curse him for having hair as fair as the sun, and eyes as black as night. Curse him for having the grace of a cat and deft, cool hands.” quote by Tamora Pierce
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““Curse him for being all tight muscle, with ivory skin and a mouth as soft as a rose petals. Curse him for having hair as fair as the sun, and eyes as black as night. Curse him for having the grace of a cat and deft, cool hands.””

Tamora Pierce

About This Quote

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

A vivid curse describing a person’s delicate, beautiful, yet potentially dangerous nature.

In simple terms: A curse paints a fragile, alluring figure.

Key Takeaway

Recognize hidden strengths and vulnerabilities.

Themes

curses beauty danger dual nature

Mood

mysterious poetic

Type

mythic descriptive

When to use this quote

  • fantasy literature
  • character analysis
  • role‑playing games

Key Concepts

mythic symbolism characterization

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does beauty mask threat?
  • What does the cat‑like grace imply?
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