Ableism Quote by Rebecca Yarros
““You'll break the first time they put you in the sparring ring, and that's before the dragons sense that you're...' He shakes his head and looks away, his jaw clenching. 'I'm what?' My hackles rise. 'Go ahead and say it. When they sense I'm less than the others. Is that what you mean?' 'Damn it.' He rakes his hand over his close-cropped light-brown curls. 'Stop putting words in my mouth. You know what I mean. Even if you survive the threshing, there's no guarantee a dragon will bond you. As it was, last year we had thirty-four unbonded cadets who have just been sitting around, waiting to restart the year with this class to get a chance at bonding again, and they're all perfectly healthy-' 'Don't be an asshole.' My stomach falls. Just because he might be right doesn't meant I want to hear it... or want to be called unhealthy. 'I'm trying to keep you alive!””
About This Quote
Depicts harsh training, doubt, and the uncertain bond with dragons as a metaphor for struggle.
In simple terms: Training is brutal; bonds are uncertain.
Key Takeaway
Embrace struggle while accepting uncertain outcomes.
Themes
adversity
training
trust
uncertainty
growth
Mood
intense
determined
Type
motivational
dramatic
When to use this quote
- military training
- team building
- personal challenges
- skill development
Key Concepts
psychology
mythic metaphor
leadership
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you cope with uncertain outcomes?
- What keeps you motivated during intense trials?
A Different Perspective
Success isn’t guaranteed despite effort.
