Gaze Quote by Jacquelyn Frank
““Gideon,” she said evenly, inclining her head in sparse respect. “What brings you to my chambers so close to dawn?” The riveting male before her remained silent, his silver eyes flicking over her slowly. Her heart nearly stopped with her sudden fear, and immediately she threw up every mental and physical barrier she could to prevent an unwelcome scan and analysis of her health. “I would not scan you without your permission, Magdelegna. Body Demons who become healers have codes of ethics the same as any others.” “Funny,” she remarked, “I would have thought you to believe yourself above such a trivial matter as permission.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Unknown (fictional dialogue), author unknown
A character confronts another about invasive scrutiny, emphasizing consent and ethical boundaries in personal examination.
In simple terms: Respect personal boundaries and demand consent before invasive actions.
Key Takeaway
Ask before examining others.
Themes
ethics
consent
privacy
power dynamics
Mood
tense
defensive
Type
dialogue
dramatic
ethical
When to use this quote
- medical examinations
- interpersonal conflict
- professional conduct
Key Concepts
personal autonomy
medical ethics
trust
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you ensure consent is respected in professional settings?
- What safeguards protect against invasive overreach?
A Different Perspective
Consent can be ignored under authority, leading to abuse.
