Demons Quote by George R.R. Martin
““All you Westerosi make a shame of loving. There is no shame in loving. If your septons say there is, your seven gods must be demons. In the isles we know better. Our gods gave us legs to run with, noses to smell with, hands to touch and feel. What mad cruel god would give a man eyes and tell him he must forever keep them shut, and never look at all the beauty in the world? Only a monster god, a demon of the darkness.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: A Song of Ice and Fire, “A Storm of Swords”, 2000
Loving is natural and sacred; condemning love is a sign of moral corruption, equating divine authority with oppression.
In simple terms: Love is good; shame is false.
Key Takeaway
Reject shame, embrace love.
Themes
love
morality
religion
freedom
Mood
critical
thought‑provoking
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- societal norms
- religious doctrine
Key Concepts
ethical philosophy
spiritual critique
Questions to Reflect On
- What does love mean in your culture?
- How do religious teachings shape moral judgments?
A Different Perspective
May oversimplify complex cultural contexts.
