Arms Quote by David Eddings
![“Sparhawk grinned. "If Martel finds out that he's drinking again, he'll reach down his throat and pull his heart out." "Can you actually do that to a man?" "You can if your arm's long enough, and if you know what you're looking for.[...]” quote by David Eddings](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ee9/david-eddings-2147_arms_sparhawk-grinned-if-martel-finds-out-tha_2327620.jpg)
“Sparhawk grinned. "If Martel finds out that he's drinking again, he'll reach down his throat and pull his heart out." "Can you actually do that to a man?" "You can if your arm's long enough, and if you know what you're looking for.[...]”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Malloreon series, 1980s
A darkly humorous warning that confronting a problem head‑on can be as brutal as physically removing its source.
In simple terms: Facing issues directly may feel extreme.
Key Takeaway
Confront problems directly.
Themes
humor
conflict
danger
Mood
darkly humorous
tense
Type
literary
dialogue
When to use this quote
- battles
- personal crises
- moral dilemmas
Key Concepts
fantasy
violence
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- Is the threat realistic or symbolic?
- When is force justified?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may glorify violence over dialogue.
