Dreams Quote by Pierce Brown
““To think about what hands feel," Lorn mutters. "These have felt the lifeblood of my sons as their hearts pumped it out of their bodies. They've felt the cold of a razor's hilt as they stole the dreams of youth. They've worn the love of a girl and a woman and then felt those heartbeats fade to silence. All for my glory. All because I chose to ride the sea. All because I do not die easily as most." He frowns. "Hands, I think, were not meant to feel so much.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Red Rising Saga, 2020
The narrator reflects on the heavy burden of violence and loss, questioning the purpose of feeling so deeply in a brutal world.
In simple terms: Violence and loss weigh heavily on the soul.
Key Takeaway
Consider the cost of glory.
Themes
war
loss
family
glory
humanity
Mood
somber
philosophical
intense
Type
literary
reflective
When to use this quote
- combat
- family tragedy
- personal sacrifice
- heroic quests
Key Concepts
pain
memory
purpose
existential dread
Questions to Reflect On
- Is feeling pain essential to humanity?
- Can one find meaning without such loss?
A Different Perspective
The perspective may glorify suffering.
