Geralt-of-rivia Quote by Andrzej Sapkowski
““Dandelion spoke first; elaborately, fluently, colourfully and volubly, embellishing his tale with ornaments so beautiful and fanciful they almost obscured the fibs and confabulations. Then the Witcher spoke. He spoke the same truth, and spoke so dryly, boringly and flatly that Dandelion couldn’t bare it and kept butting in, for which the dwarves reprimanded him. And then the story was over and a lengthy silence fell. 'To the archer Milva!' Zoltan Chivay cleared his throat, saluting with his cup. 'To the Nilfgaardian. To Regis the herbalist who entertained the travellers in his cottage with moonshine and mandrake. And to Angoulême, whom I never knew. May the earth lie lightly on them all. May they have in the beyond plenty of whatever they were short of on earth. And may their names live forever in songs and tales. Let’s drink to them.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Witcher, The Last Wish, 1993
Ornate storytelling can hide truth; plain truth may be boring but essential; honoring the dead with humility.
In simple terms: Fancy words can obscure truth; simple truth matters.
Key Takeaway
Value honesty over flamboyance.
Themes
storytelling
humility
memory
Mood
reflective
nostalgic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- public speaking
- writing
- commemoration
Key Concepts
literature
communication
ritual
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance style and substance?
- What rituals honor those we remember?
A Different Perspective
Over‑simplification may ignore nuance.
