Daisy-and-matthew Quote by Lisa Kleypas
““Swift returned her scowl with an implacable glance. "Never do an enemy a small injury." "Only you would quote Machiavelli during lawn bowling," Daisy said through gritted teeth.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “Lord of Scoundrels” by Lisa Kleypas, 2006
A character rebuffs a rival with a cold stare, quoting Machiavelli to stress that even minor harm to an enemy is unacceptable.
In simple terms: Never inflict even small injuries on foes.
Key Takeaway
Avoid petty retaliation.
Themes
honor
conflict
literary allusion
Mood
dramatic
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- romantic tension
- social gatherings
- personal confrontations
Key Concepts
Machiavellian tactics
personal integrity
social etiquette
Questions to Reflect On
- Is it always possible to avoid minor harms?
- When does retaliation become justified?
A Different Perspective
Might be overly rigid in hostile situations.
