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The-black-company Quote by Glen Cook

“Quite unwittingly I saved the lives of twenty enemies of the Stranglers scheduled to be tortured and murdered during the night. The priests freed them to tell the world that the Deceivers were real and had found their messiah, that those who did not come to Kina soon would be devoured in the Year…” quote by Glen Cook
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““Quite unwittingly I saved the lives of twenty enemies of the Stranglers scheduled to be tortured and murdered during the night. The priests freed them to tell the world that the Deceivers were real and had found their messiah, that those who did not come to Kina soon would be devoured in the Year of the Skulls. A fun bunch of guys, Croaker would say.””

Glen Cook

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Black Company by Glen Cook, 1984

A character unintentionally rescues enemies, revealing hidden truths and prompting a larger conflict.

In simple terms: Accidental rescue exposes deeper conspiracies.

Key Takeaway

Beware unintended consequences of actions.

Themes

heroism deception truth

Mood

cautious reflective

Type

narrative philosophical

When to use this quote

  • war
  • espionage
  • religious prophecy

Key Concepts

political intrigue mythology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What hidden motives might you uncover?
  • How do you handle unexpected responsibility?
A Different Perspective

Actions may be misinterpreted, leading to further danger.

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