Artemis Quote by Eoin Colfer
“Artemis Fowl grinned right back at him and pointed his index finger to the sky... from the tip of this finger sprang a small blue spark that exploded like a tiny firework. “I know magic can be stolen,” said Artemis. “Because I stole some myself.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Artemis Fowl, 2001
Artemis demonstrates that magic can be taken and used, implying power can be reclaimed through cleverness.
In simple terms: Magic can be stolen and used.
Key Takeaway
Use ingenuity to reclaim power.
Themes
resourcefulness
power
magic
Mood
adventurous
intriguing
Type
narrative
fantasy
When to use this quote
- conflict resolution
- creative problem solving
- learning from adversaries
Key Concepts
ethics
agency
reversal
Questions to Reflect On
- What ethical lines are crossed when you take power?
- Can cleverness justify questionable means?
A Different Perspective
Stealing magic may have moral consequences.