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Ideas Quote by Ann Leckie

“Please, sir.” Tisarwat seemed not to have heard either of them. “We can’t leave things the way they are, and I have an idea.” That got the translator’s full attention. She looked up from the game, frowned intently at Tisarwat. “What’s it like? Does it hurt?” Tisarwat only blinked at her…” quote by Ann Leckie
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““Please, sir.” Tisarwat seemed not to have heard either of them. “We can’t leave things the way they are, and I have an idea.” That got the translator’s full attention. She looked up from the game, frowned intently at Tisarwat. “What’s it like? Does it hurt?” Tisarwat only blinked at her. “Sometimes I think I might like to get an idea, but then it occurs to me that it’s exactly the sort of thing Dlique would do.””

Ann Leckie

About This Quote

Source Novel: Ancillary Justice, 2013

Shows a character seeking ideas while confronting pain and doubt.

In simple terms: Ideas can be painful but necessary.

Key Takeaway

Pursue ideas despite discomfort.

Themes

creativity pain curiosity

Mood

introspective hopeful

Type

narrative inspirational

When to use this quote

  • creative work
  • personal growth
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

existentialism self-awareness

Questions to Reflect On

  • What cost are you willing to pay for insight?
  • How does pain shape innovation?
A Different Perspective

Ideas may cause suffering or ethical dilemmas.

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