Gratitude Quote by Leigh Bardugo
““But even as she gave thanks, she knew that the rain was not enough. She wanted a storm – thunder, wind, a deluge. She wanted it to crash through Ketterdam’s pleasure houses, lifting roofs and tearing doors off their hinges. She wanted it to raise the seas, take hold of every slaving ship, shatter their masts, and smash their hulls against unforgiving shores. I want to call that storm, she thought. And four million kruge might be enough to do it. Enough for her own ship – something small and fierce and laden with firepower. Something like her. She would hunt the slavers and their buyers. They would learn to fear her, and they would know her by her name. The heart is an arrow. It demands aim to land true. She clung to the wall, but it was purpose she grasped at long last, and that carried her upwards. She was not a lynx or a spider or even the Wraith. She was Inej Ghafa, and her future was waiting above.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Six of Crows, Leigh Bardugo, 2015
She craves a massive, transformative force to destroy oppression and forge her identity as a fierce hunter of slavers.
In simple terms: She wants a powerful change to fight injustice.
Key Takeaway
Seek bold action to reshape your world.
Themes
revenge
justice
identity
power
transformation
Mood
determined
defiant
hopeful
Type
narrative
inspirational
When to use this quote
- combatting slavery
- leading a rebellion
- personal empowerment
- overcoming oppression
Key Concepts
feminist heroism
mythic symbolism
personal agency
Questions to Reflect On
- What personal cost are you willing to pay for justice?
- How can you balance vengeance with compassion?
A Different Perspective
Such sweeping change may cause collateral damage and unintended suffering.
