Attolia Quote by Megan Whalen Turner
“Why did you come if not to murder my king?" "I came to steal his magus." "You can't," said the magus in question. "I can steal anything," Eugenides corrected him, "even with one hand.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Thief, by Megan Whalen Turner, 1996
A character boasts about being able to steal anything, highlighting overconfidence and daring in a tense exchange.
In simple terms: A bold claim of stealing anything, even with one hand.
Key Takeaway
Beware hubris; skill may be limited.
Themes
confidence
risk
power
daring
Mood
tense
defiant
playful
Type
dialogue
dramatic
fantasy
When to use this quote
- political intrigue
- heist planning
- character confrontation
Key Concepts
hubris
overconfidence
strategy
Questions to Reflect On
- Is the character truly capable, or merely boasting?
- What are the consequences of overconfidence?
A Different Perspective
The claim may be exaggerated; real theft requires more than bravado.
![“Lilies, I rule, heads, you do," he [the King] said, and threw the coin into the air. "Lilies, you rule, heads, you throw again," said Attolia. The coin dropped. Eugenides looked at it and then showed it to her. "No need," he said. The coin sat in his palm, obverse, showing the lilies of Attolia…” quote by Megan Whalen Turner](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ace/megan-whalen-turner-1289_attolia_lilies-i-rule-heads-you-do-he-the-king-s_375026.jpg)
![“I woke with a terrible headache and wobbled around 'till I fell out the window." "You what?" "Fell out the window. That one over there." She [Edwina] gestured to the curtain behind her. "I broke my back. My spine is all wobbly now, but it doesn't hurt.” quote by Megan Whalen Turner](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/699/megan-whalen-turner-1289_behinds_i-woke-with-a-terrible-headache-and-wobb_56744.jpg)
