Grand-scheme Quote by Raymond E. Feist
““Now he wondered what use it would be. For Kaspar’s death would not bring back his father, Elk’s Call at Dawn, or his mother, Whisper of the Night Wind. His brother, Hand of the Sun, and his little sister Miliana would remain dead. The only time he would hear the voice of his grandfather, Laughter in His Eyes, would be in his memory. Nothing would change. No farmer outside Krondor would suddenly stand up in wonder and say, “A wrong has been righted.” No boot-maker in Roldem would look up from his bench and say, “A people has been avenged.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The King's Buccaneer”, 1998
Illustrates futility of personal grief against larger historical forces
In simple terms: Personal loss feels insignificant in vast history
Key Takeaway
Accept limits of personal impact, find meaning elsewhere
Themes
grief
history
meaninglessness
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- historical analysis
- personal memoirs
- war documentaries
- family counseling
Key Concepts
legacy
war
family loss
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you find purpose after loss?
- Can personal stories influence larger narratives?
A Different Perspective
May induce fatalism
