Weevil Said Quote by Leigh Bardugo
““Wylan sat forward like a schoolboy eager to prove he had the answers. He drew a vial from his pocket. “This version works.” “It’s a weevil?” Inej asked, examining it. “A chemical weevil,” said Jesper. “But Wylan still hasn’t named it. My vote is for the Wyvil.” “That’s terrible,” said Wylan. “It’s brilliant.” Jesper winked. “Just like you.” Wylan blushed daylily pink. “I helped as well,” added Kuwei, looking sulky. “He did help,” Wylan said. “We’ll make him a plaque,” said Kaz. “Tell them how it works. Wylan cleared his throat. “I got the idea from cane blight—just a little bit of bacteria can ruin a whole crop. Once the weevil is dropped into the silo, it will keep burrowing down, using the refined sugar as fuel until the sugar is nothing but useless mush.” “It reacts to sugar?” asked Jesper. “Yes, any kind of sugar. Even trace amounts if there’s enough moisture present, so keep it away from sweat, blood, saliva.” “Do not lick Wyvil. Does someone want to write that down?””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Ninth House, 2019
A character creates a sugar‑driven bioweapon, highlighting ingenuity and ethical ambiguity in scientific experimentation.
In simple terms: Science can be both clever and risky.
Key Takeaway
Weigh innovation against moral consequences.
Themes
science
ethics
innovation
Mood
tense
intriguing
Type
narrative
speculative
When to use this quote
- research labs
- military applications
- fictional world‑building
Key Concepts
biotechnology
risk assessment
Questions to Reflect On
- What responsibilities do creators have for their inventions?
- How do we balance progress with safety?
A Different Perspective
Potential misuse of such technology raises serious moral concerns.
