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Raistlin majere Quote by Margaret Weis

“Shuddering Tanis stepped back. Raistlin gave the drawstring on the top of the bag a quick jerk, snapping it shut. Then, glancing at them distrustfully, he slipped the bag within his robes, secreting it in one of his numerous hidden pockets, and begun to turn away. But Tanis stopped him. "Things…” quote by Margaret Weis
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““Shuddering Tanis stepped back. Raistlin gave the drawstring on the top of the bag a quick jerk, snapping it shut. Then, glancing at them distrustfully, he slipped the bag within his robes, secreting it in one of his numerous hidden pockets, and begun to turn away. But Tanis stopped him. "Things can never again be the same between us, can they?" the half-elf asked quietly. Raistlin looked at him for a moment, and Tanis saw a brief flicker of regret in the young mage's eyes, a longing for trust and friendship and return to the days of youth. "No," Raistilin whispered. "But such was the price I paid.””

Margaret Weis

About This Quote

Source Book: Dragonlance Chronicles, 1984

A moment of betrayal reveals lingering regret and the loss of former friendship.

In simple terms: Regret after betrayal.

Key Takeaway

Acknowledge past hurts.

Themes

betrayal regret friendship

Mood

somber reflective

Type

literary dialogue

When to use this quote

  • reconciling old friends
  • team dynamics
  • personal growth
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

trust loss consequences

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can you forgive without forgetting?
  • What costs do you pay for betrayal?
A Different Perspective

Trust once broken is hard to restore.

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