Death Quote by George R.R. Martin
““Love is the bane of honor, the death of duty. What is honor compared to a woman's love? What is duty against the feel of a newborn son in your arms ... or the memory of a brother's smile? Wind and words. Wind and words. We are only human, and the gods have fashioned us for love. That is our great glory, and our great tragedy.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: A Song of Ice and Fire, 1996
Love conflicts with honor and duty, creating both glory and tragedy for humanity, as divine design intertwines love with destiny.
In simple terms: Love clashes with duty, creating glory and tragedy.
Key Takeaway
Balance love with duty.
Themes
love
honor
duty
humanity
destiny
Mood
emotional
poetic
Type
mythic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- leadership decisions
- family obligations
- war
- spiritual belief
Key Concepts
tragic conflict
mythic archetype
human condition
Questions to Reflect On
- Can love and duty coexist without sacrifice?
- What defines true honor in love?
A Different Perspective
Love can undermine duty, leading to personal loss.
