Brotherhood Quote by Joe Abercrombie
““What? A family?” Ninefingers frowned, rubbing grimly at the stump of his middle finger. “I did have one. And now I’ve got another. You don’t pick your family, you take what you’er given and you make the best of it.” He pointed at Ferro, then at Quai. “You see her, and him, and you?” He slapped his hand down on Jezal’s shoulder. “That’s my family now, and I don’t pal on losing a brother today, you understand?””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The First Law Trilogy, The Blade Itself, 2006
Family is chosen through bonds formed in hardship, not just blood; we must accept and protect those we become close to.
In simple terms: Chosen family matters more than blood.
Key Takeaway
Embrace and protect those you consider family.
Themes
family
loyalty
choice
loss
brotherhood
Mood
determined
reflective
Type
narrative
thematic
When to use this quote
- war
- survival
- team building
- personal loss
- new alliances
Key Concepts
social bonds
identity
responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- Who have you chosen as family beyond blood?
- How do you honor those bonds in difficult times?
A Different Perspective
May overlook biological ties, causing conflict with existing relatives.
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