Kill Quote by Jim C. Hines
““If you really want to kill a libriomancer, hook a bomb up to a big red button and tell him not to press it””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Goblin Emperor, 2014
A humorous warning that temptation and curiosity can be deadly when combined with power.
In simple terms: Don't be lured by dangerous shortcuts.
Key Takeaway
Avoid reckless shortcuts.
Themes
temptation
danger
humor
Mood
playful
cautionary
Type
satirical
advice
When to use this quote
- political intrigue
- game design
- team leadership
Key Concepts
human nature
risk assessment
Questions to Reflect On
- What red button are you tempted to press?
- How can curiosity be managed responsibly?
A Different Perspective
The joke may downplay real consequences of reckless actions.
![“Freedom of speech does not protect you from the consequences of saying stupid shit. [ Blog post, March 12, 2012 ]” quote by Jim C. Hines](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a25/jim-c-hines-9962_communication_freedom-of-speech-does-not-protect-you-f_125145.jpg)
![“Jeff [the werewolf] cocked his head and stared at me like I had just turned into a were-rabbit. Admittedly, this was a tremendous improvement over wanting to tear me limb from limb. "Well, shave my ass and call me a poodle. How the hell did you manage that?” quote by Jim C. Hines](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/eda/jim-c-hines-9962_werewolf_jeff-the-werewolf-cocked-his-head-and-st_422740.jpg)
