Arrow Killed Quote by Andrzej Sapkowski
““It is easy to kill with a bow, girl. How easy it is to release the bowstring and think, it is not I, not I, it is the arrow. The blood of that boy is not on my hands. The arrow killed him, not I. But the arrow does not dream anything in the night. May you dream nothing in the night either,””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Witcher Saga, Andrzej Sapkowski, 1990s
The speaker distances themselves from responsibility, blaming an object for harm while ignoring personal agency.
In simple terms: Blaming the tool, not oneself, for bad outcomes.
Key Takeaway
Own your actions, not just the means.
Themes
responsibility
guilt
agency
morality
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
literary
philosophical
cautionary
When to use this quote
- war
- personal conflict
- justice
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
detachment
externalization
ethical ambiguity
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you ever shift blame to objects?
- How does this affect accountability?
A Different Perspective
The perspective ignores that choosing to use the bow is an act of intent.
