Done Quote by Jim Butcher
“Just remember that you're on my list, Marcone. Soon as I get done with all the other evils in this town, you won't be the lesser of them anymore." Marcone stared at me with half-lidded eyes and said, "Eek.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Dresden Files, Dead Beat by Jim Butcher, 2005
The speaker threatens to eliminate a rival after dealing with other problems, implying a hierarchy of evils.
In simple terms: The speaker will deal with the rival after other threats.
Key Takeaway
Deal with priorities before confronting rivals.
Themes
power
revenge
hierarchy
threats
Mood
tense
menacing
determined
Type
dialogue
threatening
fictional
When to use this quote
- crime syndicate
- personal vendetta
- urban fantasy
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
moral calculus
strategic planning
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “lesser of them” imply about morality?
- How do you prioritize threats?
A Different Perspective
The threat may provoke retaliation or escalation.
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