Body weight Quote by Laurell K. Hamilton
““God’s full name was Godofredo. He was actually Fredo’s nephew, which made me speculate that Fredo might be short for the same name, but when asked Fredo had given a flat look that made everyone drop the subject. Fredo was slender, not that tall, and honed down to lanky muscle like the slender blades he favored. God was inches taller, broader, and packed on muscle so that the nickname didn’t seem funny when you saw him step into the practice ring. “Hey, old man, aren’t you going to run with us?” God called. Fredo paused in his weight lifting with a barbell packed with the body weight of most of the smaller men here. He didn’t put it back on the rack; he held it partway lifted and answered in a voice without any hint of strain. “When you can beat me in the practice ring, then you can call me old; until then, shut the fuck up.” He started doing reps with the bar. God chuckled, and the sound matched the big chest. They liked each other, but it was guy liking, so there was a lot of cussing and good-natured jibes exchanged. Until I’d hung out with enough men I’d never realized that fuck you could be an endearment of the highest order.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Bloodletting & Miraculous Cures, Laurell K. Hamilton, 1995
The passage contrasts two men’s physicality and camaraderie, showing how teasing and profanity can signal deep respect and friendship among tough individuals.
In simple terms: Friends can use harsh language as a sign of affection.
Don’t mistake profanity for hostility; it can be bonding.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- gym culture
- team training
- locker room banter
- building trust
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does teasing reinforce trust?
- When does it become harmful?
The humor may obscure the underlying seriousness of the bond.