Killing goblins was justified. I had no doubt about the…
““Killing goblins was justified. I had no doubt about the sinlessness of it, and I did not avoid my reflection out of any fear of seeing guilt in my eyes. However, each time that I slaughtered the demonkind, it seemed as if they were harder to kill; more was required of me, worse violence than before, greater savagery. So after every bloody session, there seemed to be a new coldness in my gaze, a steeliness that disconcerted and dismayed me.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Repeated violent acts become increasingly brutal, eroding the killer’s humanity and causing inner coldness.
In simple terms: Violence makes you harder and colder.
Key Takeaway
Beware the desensitizing effect of violence.
Themes
violence
morality
psychology
Mood
dark
intense
Type
fictional
psychological
When to use this quote
- combat veterans
- video gamers
- law enforcement
Key Concepts
desensitization
guilt
inner conflict
Questions to Reflect On
- How does repeated harm affect your empathy?
- Can you recognize the point where violence becomes self‑destructive?
A Different Perspective
May glorify violence, not a moral endorsement.