--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Duncan's temper kindled, but it didn't…" description: "\"“Duncan's temper kindled, but it didn't dampen the lust seeping along his nerve endings. He could flatten this persnickety witch, or better yet, weave ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/66a/ann-gimpel-70370_celtic_duncan-s-temper-kindled-but-it-didn-t-da_1198522.jpg" --- # Duncan's temper kindled, but it didn't dampen the lust… ![“Duncan's temper kindled, but it didn't dampen the lust seeping along his nerve endings. He could flatten this persnickety witch, or better yet, weave a love spell and bind her to him. Maybe he'd do just that and have done with things. He clasped his hands behind his back to quash the temptation to…” quote by Ann Gimpel](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/66a/ann-gimpel-70370_celtic_duncan-s-temper-kindled-but-it-didn-t-da_1198522.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/66a/ann-gimpel-70370_celtic_duncan-s-temper-kindled-but-it-didn-t-da_1198522.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/66a/ann-gimpel-70370_celtic_duncan-s-temper-kindled-but-it-didn-t-da_1198522.jpg) > ““Duncan's temper kindled, but it didn't dampen the lust seeping along his nerve endings. He could flatten this persnickety witch, or better yet, weave a love spell and bind her to him. Maybe he'd do just that and have done with things. He clasped his hands behind his back to quash the temptation to summon magic.”” [Ann Gimpel](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ann-gimpel/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A character struggles with temptation, considering violent or magical solutions, ultimately choosing self‑control. **In simple terms:** He resists a strong urge to use magic or violence. Key Takeaway Practice self‑control. Themes temptation magic conflict self‑restraint Mood tension reflective Type fictional When to use this quote - fantasy writing - role‑playing games - creative brainstorming Key Concepts mythical narrative character development Questions to Reflect On - What drives his temptation? - How could he seek help instead? 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