Embedded Quote by Lois McMaster Bujold
“The gods give no gifts without hooks embedded.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Curse of Chalion, 2001
Divine gifts often come with hidden costs or obligations, reminding us to consider consequences before acceptance.
In simple terms: Gifts may have hidden strings attached.
Key Takeaway
Weigh benefits against hidden costs.
Themes
gift
consequence
divine
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- career decisions
- financial offers
- relationships
- legal contracts
Key Concepts
theology
ethics
literature
Questions to Reflect On
- What hidden obligations might a gift carry?
- How can you assess unseen costs?
A Different Perspective
Overlooking strings can lead to regret.
![“No theory is too false, no fable too absurd, no superstition too degrading for acceptance when it has become embedded in common belief. Men will submit themselves to torture and to death, mothers will immolate [burn] their children at the bidding of beliefs they thus accept.” quote by Henry George](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/68e/henry-george-8103_absurd_no-theory-is-too-false-no-fable-too-absu_70212.jpg)
