Archer Quote by David Foster Wallace
“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.”
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.
Seek emotional depth in resolution as much as in conflict.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- relationships
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to truly feel reconciliation?
- How can we honor both battle and peace?
Focusing solely on conflict can overlook the subtlety of peace.