Asshole Quote by Karen Marie Moning
““The Tuatha De do not speak of Tuatha De matter to"--he gave her an icy sneer--"mere mortals." "Well, mister-mere-mortal-yourself," she bristled right back at him, "maybe you'd better get used to it, because whether or not you like it, you need at least one of us 'mere mortals' to help you become a pompous-asshole-fairy-thing again." He tried to maintain his icy stare, but his lips curved despite his efforts and he shook with silent laughter. A pompous-asshole-fairy-thing. The indignity of it. Had any of his race ever been called such a thing? Nothing cowed the woman. Nothing. "Point made, ky-lyrra," he said dryly. -Gabrielle and Adam””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Gabrielle and Adam, 2023
A woman challenges a proud, otherworldly being, reminding him that even the lofty need humble help, exposing his fragile ego.
In simple terms: Even the proud need help from ordinary people.
Key Takeaway
Accept help from unexpected sources.
Themes
pride
humility
power dynamics
identity
communication
Mood
defiant
playful
confrontational
Type
literary
dialogue
When to use this quote
- Romantic conflict
- fantasy worldbuilding
- character development
- dialogue tension
Key Concepts
Ego
Otherness
Social hierarchy
Questions to Reflect On
- What does humility reveal about true strength?
- How can we recognize our own arrogance?
A Different Perspective
The dialogue may seem overly stylized, limiting its relatability.
