Death Quote by Kevin Hearne
““When there's blood involved, you always use every advantage you have to make sure it's theirs that spills and not yours. If you want to feel guilty about taking unfair advantage afterward, you go ahead and feel that shit. But live to feel it.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Iron Druid Chronicles, 2013
In conflict, you may exploit any advantage, even if it feels guilty, but you must accept the consequences of that choice.
In simple terms: Using advantage can cause guilt, yet you own it.
Key Takeaway
Own the fallout of your tactics.
Themes
conflict
ethics
guilt
Mood
intense
dark
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- warfare
- business negotiations
- personal relationships
- sports competition
Key Concepts
strategy
moral psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- Is the advantage worth the moral cost?
- How do you reconcile guilt with necessity?
A Different Perspective
Exploiting others can damage trust and reputation.
