--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Even now, long days later, the memory…" description: "\"“Even now, long days later, the memory filled him with a bitter rage. All his life Tyrion had prided himself on his cunning, the only gift the gods had..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/264/george-r-r-martin-48_bran_even-now-long-days-later-the-memory-fill_1516061.jpg" --- # Even now, long days later, the memory filled him with a… ![“Even now, long days later, the memory filled him with a bitter rage. All his life Tyrion had prided himself on his cunning, the only gift the gods had seen fit to give him, and yet this seven-times-damned she-wolf Catelyn Stark had outwitted him at every turn. The knowledge was more galling than…” quote by George R.R. Martin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/264/george-r-r-martin-48_bran_even-now-long-days-later-the-memory-fill_1516061.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/264/george-r-r-martin-48_bran_even-now-long-days-later-the-memory-fill_1516061.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/264/george-r-r-martin-48_bran_even-now-long-days-later-the-memory-fill_1516061.jpg) > ““Even now, long days later, the memory filled him with a bitter rage. All his life Tyrion had prided himself on his cunning, the only gift the gods had seen fit to give him, and yet this seven-times-damned she-wolf Catelyn Stark had outwitted him at every turn. The knowledge was more galling than the bare fact of his abduction.”” [George R.R. Martin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/george-r-r-martin/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Tyrion feels bitter rage after being outwitted by Catelyn, realizing his cunning is insufficient against her cleverness. **In simple terms:** Tyrion is angry because Catelyn outsmarted him, showing his cunning isn’t enough. Key Takeaway Accept that intelligence has limits and others can surpass you. Themes pride intelligence humility Mood reflective intense Type literary character‑driven When to use this quote - personal conflict - strategic planning - relationship dynamics Key Concepts cunning ego recognition Questions to Reflect On - What does Tyrion’s reaction reveal about his self‑image? - How can one balance confidence with humility? 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