Bitter Quote by Christopher Moore
“Next out of the hall came the sisters and their husbands. Before I could say anything, the captain had clamped his hand over my mouth and was lifting me off my feet as I kicked. Cornwall made as to draw his dagger, but Regan pulled him away. "You've just won a kingdom, my duke, killing vermin is a servant's task. Leave the bitter fool stew in his own bile." She wanted me. It was clear.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal by Christopher Moore, 2002
A chaotic scene where power, violence, and desire intersect, showing how ambition and lust can dominate over reason.
In simple terms: Violence and desire clash in a chaotic power struggle.
Key Takeaway
Beware letting ambition override morality.
Themes
power
desire
violence
politics
ambition
Mood
tense
dark
dramatic
Type
literary
dramatic
political
When to use this quote
- court intrigue
- personal ambition
- conflict resolution
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
Moral conflict
human nature
political intrigue
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives characters to prioritize power over ethics?
- How does desire shape political actions?
A Different Perspective
The quote glorifies violent conquest without addressing its moral cost.
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