--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: It is,\" I said. \"And it's not even…" description: "\"It is,\" I said. \"And it's not even difficult. But I need your promise on the River Styx.\" \"What?\" Dionysus cried. \"You don't trust us?\" \"Someone once t..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bd4/rick-riordan-27_difficult_it-is-i-said-and-it-s-not-even-difficult_244234.jpg" --- # It is," I said. "And it's not even difficult. But I need… ![“It is," I said. "And it's not even difficult. But I need your promise on the River Styx." "What?" Dionysus cried. "You don't trust us?" "Someone once told me," I said, looking at Hades, "you should always get a solemn oath." Hades shrugged. "Guilty.” quote by Rick Riordan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bd4/rick-riordan-27_difficult_it-is-i-said-and-it-s-not-even-difficult_244234.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bd4/rick-riordan-27_difficult_it-is-i-said-and-it-s-not-even-difficult_244234.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bd4/rick-riordan-27_difficult_it-is-i-said-and-it-s-not-even-difficult_244234.jpg) > “It is," I said. "And it's not even difficult. But I need your promise on the River Styx." "What?" Dionysus cried. "You don't trust us?" "Someone once told me," I said, looking at Hades, "you should always get a solemn oath." Hades shrugged. "Guilty.” [Rick Riordan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rick-riordan/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A character seeks a solemn oath from Hades, emphasizing trust and the seriousness of promises in mythic quests. **In simple terms:** A promise from Hades is needed for trust. Key Takeaway Secure trust through oath. Themes mythology trust promises quest character interaction Mood adventurous dramatic Type narrative mythic When to use this quote - adventure planning - character development - story tension Key Concepts solemn oath underworld politics heroic duty Questions to Reflect On - Why is a promise vital in this context? - What risks arise from trusting Hades? 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