Horseback riding Quote by Anthony Riches
““Well, Arminius, I can’t say you’re the most natural horseman I’ve ever seen.’ Arminius sneered down at the men standing around him, then leaned out of the saddle and put a sausage sized finger in Double-Pay Silus’s face. ‘Just so we’re clear, I hate horses. Tribune Scaurus says I ride like a mule tender with bleeding piles, and that I have all the skill in the saddle of a sack full of shit. And despite that, before you open your mouth, I’m one of your thirty-one horsemen and that’s official. You don’t like it, I don’t like it, but the tribune couldn’t give a toss what either of us think. Wherever Centurion Corvus goes, I go. So there it is.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Historical fantasy, 2021
A speaker mocks his own competence, embraces a role despite disdain, and pledges loyalty to a leader.
In simple terms: He admits flaws, accepts a position, and vows to follow his commander.
Key Takeaway
Own your role even if imperfect.
Themes
identity
loyalty
self-awareness
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
literary
dialogue
When to use this quote
- team leadership
- conflict situations
- personal growth
Key Concepts
military hierarchy
personal pride
group cohesion
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile personal dislike with duty?
- When is loyalty justified despite personal flaws?
A Different Perspective
The sarcasm may obscure genuine intent.
