--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Give me my sword, Geralt.’ He looked at…" description: "\"“Give me my sword, Geralt.’ He looked at her. Ciri stepped back involuntarily. She had never seen him with an expression like that before. ‘If you had ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/06a/andrzej-sapkowski-1769_sword_give-me-my-sword-geralt-he-looked-at-her_2765030.jpg" --- # Give me my sword, Geralt.’ He looked at her. Ciri stepped… ![“Give me my sword, Geralt.’ He looked at her. Ciri stepped back involuntarily. She had never seen him with an expression like that before. ‘If you had a sword, you might have to kill with it. Can you do it?’ ‘I don’t know. Give me my sword.’ ‘Run. And don’t look back.’ Horses” quote by Andrzej Sapkowski](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/06a/andrzej-sapkowski-1769_sword_give-me-my-sword-geralt-he-looked-at-her_2765030.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/06a/andrzej-sapkowski-1769_sword_give-me-my-sword-geralt-he-looked-at-her_2765030.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/06a/andrzej-sapkowski-1769_sword_give-me-my-sword-geralt-he-looked-at-her_2765030.jpg) > ““Give me my sword, Geralt.’ He looked at her. Ciri stepped back involuntarily. She had never seen him with an expression like that before. ‘If you had a sword, you might have to kill with it. Can you do it?’ ‘I don’t know. Give me my sword.’ ‘Run. And don’t look back.’ Horses”” [Andrzej Sapkowski](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/andrzej-sapkowski/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Ciri challenges Geralt to confront his fear of violence, highlighting the moral weight of wielding power. **In simple terms:** Facing power means confronting its consequences. Key Takeaway Consider the cost of power. Themes morality power courage Mood reflective tense Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - conflict resolution - personal dilemmas - leadership decisions Key Concepts ethical responsibility weapon symbolism Questions to Reflect On - What would you do when forced to act? - Can you ever truly avoid violence? 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