Arrogance Quote by Guy Gavriel Kay
““ Full moon is falling through the sky. Cranes fly through clouds. Wolves howl. I cannot find rest Because I am powerless To amend a broken world. Sima Zian added, "I love the man who wrote that, I told you before, but there is so much burden in Chan Du. Duty, assuming all tasks, can betray arrogance. The idea we can know what must be done, and do it properly. We cannot know the future, my friend. It claims so much to imagine we can. And the world is not broken any more than it always, always is.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Tigana by Guy Gavriel Kay, 1990
The passage reflects on the weight of responsibility, the limits of human control, and the perpetual brokenness of the world, urging humility and acceptance of uncertainty.
In simple terms: We bear burdens, cannot control everything, and must accept the world’s flaws.
Key Takeaway
Embrace humility and act responsibly within limits.
Themes
responsibility
humility
uncertainty
burden
worldview
Mood
reflective
somber
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- leadership
- policy making
- personal growth
- environmental activism
Key Concepts
existentialism
ethical duty
human limitation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance duty with humility?
- What limits should we accept in trying to fix the world?
A Different Perspective
Assuming total control can lead to arrogance and disappointment.
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