Children Quote by Lois McMaster Bujold
““Arhys would have protected you from this choice, as a father would a beloved child. Arhys is wrong in this. I give you a woman's choice, here, at the last gasp. He looks to spare you pain this one night. I look to your nights for the next twenty years. There is neither right nor wrong in this, precisely. But the time to amend all choices runs out like Porifors's water.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Hallowed Hunt, Lois McMaster Bujold, 1990
A character offers a painful choice, emphasizing that decisions are not strictly right or wrong, and that future consequences matter more than immediate relief.
In simple terms: Choices have lasting impact beyond immediate relief.
Key Takeaway
Consider long‑term effects before deciding.
Themes
ethics
family
sacrifice
future
choice
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- parental advice
- medical decision
- career change
- relationship conflict
Key Concepts
moral dilemma
agency
consequence
Questions to Reflect On
- What long‑term outcomes am I overlooking?
- How does this choice affect my future self?
A Different Perspective
Immediate relief may ignore deeper future costs.
