However he said before I came: To him who brought you up…
““However he said before I came: To him who brought you up relate How you have broken honor's ties, And say,- his prompt response I wait!' 'Distressed am I to bear your words; And humbled low I am by fate. For honor's sake I must revenge The wrong done Batu and his mate.' Then slowly on one upraised knee He placed with care his loaded gun; Ten aimed at Sapar-beg whom he Had reared, and loved more than a son 'O Sapar-beg,' he gravely said, 'Unworthy even for death are you. 'Tis I who am unfit to live For bringing up a man like you' A sudden flash… a bursting shot… A bullet pierce through temples gray… And on the ground in wreaths of smoke Haji-Iusub lifeless lay.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A wounded honor seeks vengeance, leading to tragic violence.
In simple terms: Honor fuels revenge.
Key Takeaway
Consider the cost of vengeance.
Themes
honor
revenge
tragedy
Mood
dramatic
somber
Type
narrative
poem
When to use this quote
- conflict resolution
- personal reflection
- historical analysis
Key Concepts
ethics
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- Is honor worth bloodshed?
- How can honor be restored peacefully?
A Different Perspective
Revenge often perpetuates cycles of violence.