Bound Quote by Michael Moorcock
““We must be bound to one another then," Elric murmured despairingly. "Bound by hell-forged chains and fate-haunted circumstance. Well, then—let it be thus so—and men will have cause to tremble and flee when they hear the names of Elric of Melinbone and Stormbringer, his sword. We are two of a kind—produced by an age which has deserted us. Let us give this age cause to hate us!””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Elric of Melniboné, Michael Moorcock, 1972
Two outcasts bound by fate and suffering, embracing their cursed existence to challenge a hostile world.
In simple terms: Outcasts linked by destiny, confronting a hostile world together.
Key Takeaway
Embrace shared struggle to find purpose.
Themes
fantasy
destiny
rebellion
identity
solitude
Mood
dark
defiant
hopeful
Type
literary
motivational
When to use this quote
- role‑playing games
- creative writing
- team building
- psychological therapy
- social activism
Key Concepts
antiheroism
fate
existential angst
catharsis
Questions to Reflect On
- What does "being bound to one another" mean for you?
- How can shared hardship become a source of strength?
A Different Perspective
Romanticizing suffering can overlook practical solutions.
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