Black magic Quote by Jim Butcher
““Why?” I asked him quietly. “Why were you taking essence from the boy?” “H-he… He had so much. I didn’t think it would hurt him and I…” He cringed back from me as he spoke the last words. “I…needed to grow some hair.” I blinked my eyes slowly. Twice. “Did you say…hair?” “Rogaine didn’t work!” he all but wailed. “And that transplant surgery wasn’t viable for my hair and skin type!” He bowed his head and ran fingertips through his thick head of hair. “Look, see? Look how well it’s come in. But if I don’t maintain it…” “You…used black magic. To grow hair.” “I…” He looked everywhere but at me. “I tried everything else first. I never meant””
About This Quote
Source Short story: The Dresden Files, 2005
A desperate individual uses questionable means to solve a personal problem, revealing moral compromise.
In simple terms: Desperation can lead to unethical shortcuts.
Key Takeaway
Weigh consequences before taking dubious actions.
Themes
morality
desperation
ethics
consequences
Mood
reflective
tense
Type
ethical
narrative
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- medical decisions
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
personal sacrifice
means to an end
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you do in a desperate situation?
- Can ends justify the means?
A Different Perspective
Shortcuts may cause greater harm later.
