Blame Quote by Guy Gavriel Kay
“Unless the perfidious wolves have the temerity to disobey the High King's plans, we should meet Shalhassan's forces by the Latham in mid-wood with the wolves between us. If they aren't,' Diarmuid concluded, 'we blame anyone and everything except the plan.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Tigana, 1990
If wolves defy the king, the plan collapses; blame shifts to everything but the strategy.
In simple terms: Disobedience ruins plans, causing misplaced blame.
Key Takeaway
Hold leaders accountable.
Themes
authority
obedience
strategy
Mood
critical
serious
Type
political
strategic
When to use this quote
- team projects
- government policy
- military campaigns
Key Concepts
political theory
military tactics
Questions to Reflect On
- Who truly bears responsibility?
- How to prevent scapegoating?
A Different Perspective
Blame may be necessary for learning.
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