Stabbed Quote by Richard K. Morgan
““I’ll tell you what I see, and at no charge. You know much of war, you carry its spirit stabbed deep inside you, just as he up there has the steel within him. Just as deeply buried, just as hard and unyielding to all the softer things you are and want and own to. And just as bitter in its wounding. You think you’ll be free of it one day; you carry it as if the wound will someday heal. But for you, just as for him, there will be no healing.” “Wow.” Ringil reached up left-handed and tapped the pommel of the Ravensfriend with his fingers. “Nice guesses. I’m sorry, Granny. It’s still no sale.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: "The Steel Within" by Richard K. Morgan, 2025
War leaves deep, unhealing wounds in people, and both the wounded and the oppressor carry this pain forever
In simple terms: War scars never fully heal
Key Takeaway
Recognize and address lingering trauma from conflict
Themes
trauma
war
psychological injury
Mood
somber
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- veteran counseling
- peacebuilding initiatives
- personal therapy
Key Concepts
psychic scars
cycle of violence
healing process
Questions to Reflect On
- Can we ever fully recover from war trauma?
- What societal steps help mitigate lingering war wounds?
A Different Perspective
Healing may be impossible for some, requiring acceptance
