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History Quote by Andrzej Sapkowski

“So you've got the honest truth and faithful history of a world where he who shatters the skulls of others most efficiently and swells women's bellies fastest, reigns. And it's just as hard to compete with you people in murdering as it is in screwing...” quote by Andrzej Sapkowski
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““So you've got the honest truth and faithful history of a world where he who shatters the skulls of others most efficiently and swells women's bellies fastest, reigns. And it's just as hard to compete with you people in murdering as it is in screwing...””

Andrzej Sapkowski

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Witcher, Andrzej Sapkowski, 1993

Violence and exploitation dominate a world where power is measured by cruelty and reproduction.

In simple terms: Power is shown through brutality and dominance.

Key Takeaway

Question the cost of power.

Themes

power violence exploitation

Mood

dark critical

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • war
  • political analysis
  • gender studies
  • media critique

Key Concepts

political theory ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What defines true strength?
  • How does society reward cruelty?
A Different Perspective

Might can be misused for oppression.

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