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Wizard Quote by Eilis O'Neal

“I had worried that he might think of me differently, once he learned about my new powers. That the thought of being accidentally roasted alive if I got angry with him might send him running back to the palace. I shouldn’t have bothered. Kiernan’s tongue was poking between his lips. I had seen that…” quote by Eilis O'Neal
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““I had worried that he might think of me differently, once he learned about my new powers. That the thought of being accidentally roasted alive if I got angry with him might send him running back to the palace. I shouldn’t have bothered. Kiernan’s tongue was poking between his lips. I had seen that look a hundred times, usually just before a stunt that would have him, or both of us, in trouble. “Magic,” he murmured. “You, a wizard. A dangerous one.” His eyes swept over me, then landed on my face. “Do you have any idea how much fun this could be?””

Eilis O'Neal

About This Quote

Source Novel: Unknown Fantasy Novel, 2020

The speaker fears judgment and danger after revealing new magical abilities, but the other character sees excitement and potential.

In simple terms: Fear of being judged after gaining power.

Key Takeaway

Embrace power, not fear.

Themes

fear power judgment excitement danger

Mood

anxious excited

Type

dramatic conversational

When to use this quote

  • magical confrontation
  • court intrigue
  • personal revelation

Key Concepts

identity risk control social perception

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you react when others see you as dangerous?
  • What risks are worth taking for fun?
A Different Perspective

Power can attract both fear and curiosity, complicating relationships.

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