Gratifying Quote by Brandon Sanderson
““It was gratifying to see how much one could accomplish in both politics and trade by liberally murdering the other fellow’s soldiers.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Stormlight Archive, 2010
The speaker praises the effectiveness of using political and commercial power to eliminate opponents through lethal means.
In simple terms: Using power to kill rivals is effective.
Power can be wielded ruthlessly for gain.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- war
- political campaigns
- corporate competition
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Is success worth the moral cost?
- What alternatives exist to violent dominance?
Violence erodes ethical foundations.