Eating-people Quote by Brandon Sanderson
““You know,” OreSeur muttered quietly, obviously counting on her tin to let Vin hear him, “it seems that these meetings would be more productive if someone forgot to invite those two.” Vin smiled. “They’re not that bad,” she whispered. OreSeur raised an eyebrow. “Okay,” Vin said. “They do distract us a little bit.” “I could always eat on of them, if you wish,” OreSeur said. “That might speed things up.” Vin paused. OreSeur, however had a strange little smile on his lips. “Kandra humor, Mistress. I apologize. We can be a bit grim.” Vin smiled. “They probably wouldn’t taste very good anyway. Ham’s far too stringy, and you don’t want to know the kinds of things that Breeze spends his time eating….” “I’m not sure,” OreSeur said. “One is, after all, named ‘Ham.’ As for the other…” He nodded to the cup of wine in Breeze’s hand. “He does seem quite fond of marinating himself.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Way of Kings, Brandon Sanderson, 2010
Characters discuss how certain individuals can be distractions, using dark humor to acknowledge their presence while hinting at underlying tension.
In simple terms: People can be distractions; humor masks tension.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and manage distractions wisely.
Themes
humor
distraction
team dynamics
conflict
communication
Mood
wry
reflective
lighthearted
Type
dialogue
character interaction
dark humor
When to use this quote
- work meetings
- team collaboration
- conflict resolution
- leadership decisions
Key Concepts
social dynamics
psychology
dark humor
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you handle disruptive personalities?
- When is humor appropriate in tense situations?
A Different Perspective
Humor may not resolve underlying issues, only mask them.
