--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: She is a black witch,\" Charles said…" description: "\"“She is a black witch,\" Charles said, equally quietly. \"We have always been enemies. For right now, we are aimed at the same target; that is all. If yo..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d67/patricia-briggs-571_enemies_she-is-a-black-witch-charles-said-equall_1304423.jpg" --- # She is a black witch," Charles said, equally quietly. "We… ![“She is a black witch," Charles said, equally quietly. "We have always been enemies. For right now, we are aimed at the same target; that is all. If your target is pleasure and you're sure that's what hers is, too, that's fine. Just remember—a black witch doesn't love anything but power.” quote by Patricia Briggs](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d67/patricia-briggs-571_enemies_she-is-a-black-witch-charles-said-equall_1304423.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d67/patricia-briggs-571_enemies_she-is-a-black-witch-charles-said-equall_1304423.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d67/patricia-briggs-571_enemies_she-is-a-black-witch-charles-said-equall_1304423.jpg) > ““She is a black witch," Charles said, equally quietly. "We have always been enemies. For right now, we are aimed at the same target; that is all. If your target is pleasure and you're sure that's what hers is, too, that's fine. Just remember—a black witch doesn't love anything but power.”” [Patricia Briggs](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/patricia-briggs/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A black witch values power above all, even over love, and can become an ally when goals align. **In simple terms:** Powerful beings may cooperate temporarily. Key Takeaway Recognize shared interests, but stay cautious. Themes power alliances trust danger motivation Mood tense cautious reflective Type literary character dialogue When to use this quote - team missions - political negotiations - personal relationships Key Concepts magical realism character dynamics ethical ambiguity Questions to Reflect On - What are the risks of trusting a power‑driven ally? - How do you balance personal values with strategic goals? 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