--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I learned embroidery,\" Kaede said, \"But…" description: "\"“I learned embroidery,\" Kaede said, \"But you can't kill anyone with a needle.\" \"You can,\" Shizuka said offhandedly. \"I'll show you one day.”\" — Lian Hearn" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9b6/lian-hearn-24230_gaze_i-learned-embroidery-kaede-said-but-you_2163061.png" --- # I learned embroidery," Kaede said, "But you can't kill… ![“I learned embroidery," Kaede said, "But you can't kill anyone with a needle." "You can," Shizuka said offhandedly. "I'll show you one day.” quote by Lian Hearn](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9b6/lian-hearn-24230_gaze_i-learned-embroidery-kaede-said-but-you_2163061.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9b6/lian-hearn-24230_gaze_i-learned-embroidery-kaede-said-but-you_2163061.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9b6/lian-hearn-24230_gaze_i-learned-embroidery-kaede-said-but-you_2163061.png) > ““I learned embroidery," Kaede said, "But you can't kill anyone with a needle." "You can," Shizuka said offhandedly. "I'll show you one day.”” [Lian Hearn](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/lian-hearn/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Embroidery is seen as harmless, yet it can be a powerful tool, metaphorically. **In simple terms:** Even gentle crafts can have strong impact. Key Takeaway Respect all tools' potential. 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