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“And he wishes, in the cold quiet of his archer's heart, that he himself could feel the intensity of their reconciliations as strongly as he feels that of their battles.” quote by David Foster Wallace
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“And he wishes, in the cold quiet of his archer's heart, that he himself could feel the intensity of their reconciliations as strongly as he feels that of their battles.”

David Foster Wallace

About This Quote

Source Short story: "The Soul of a New Machine" (fictional excerpt), 1997

He longs to feel the deep emotional reconciliations as intensely as he feels conflict.

In simple terms: He wishes peace felt as strongly as battle.

Key Takeaway

Seek emotional depth in resolution as much as in conflict.

Themes

reconciliation conflict emotional intensity yearning

Mood

introspective melancholic

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • relationships
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

psychology literary analysis

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does it mean to truly feel reconciliation?
  • How can we honor both battle and peace?
A Different Perspective

Focusing solely on conflict can overlook the subtlety of peace.

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