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A-memory-of-light Quote by Robert Jordan

“Here is your flaw, Shaitan, Lord of the Dark, Lord of Envy, Lord of Nothing, here is why you fail. It was not about me. It’s never been about me.” It was about a woman, torn and beaten down, cast from her throne and made a puppet. A woman who had crawled when she had to. That woman still fought…” quote by Robert Jordan
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““Here is your flaw, Shaitan, Lord of the Dark, Lord of Envy, Lord of Nothing, here is why you fail. It was not about me. It’s never been about me.” It was about a woman, torn and beaten down, cast from her throne and made a puppet. A woman who had crawled when she had to. That woman still fought. It was about a man that love repeatedly forsook. A man who found relevance in a world that others would have let pass them by. A man who remembered stories and who took fool boys under his wing when the smarter move would have been to keep on walking. That man still fought. It was about a woman with a secret, a hope for the future. A woman who had hunted the truth before others could. A woman who had given her live, then had it returned. That woman still fought. It was about a man whose family was taken from him, but who stood tall in his sorrow and protected those he could. It was about a woman who refused to believe that she could not help, could not heal those who had been harmed. It was about a hero who insisted with every breath that he was anything but a hero. It was about a woman who would not bend her back while she was beaten, and who shown with a light for all who watched, including Rand. It was about them all. ~Rand al Thor””

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About This Quote

Source Novel: The Wheel of Time (character Rand al’Thor) by Robert Jordan

The passage reflects on diverse struggles of men and women, emphasizing perseverance, sacrifice, and hidden heroism despite suffering.

In simple terms: People face hardship but keep fighting, showing inner strength.

Key Takeaway

A resilience and fight for others.

Themes

struggle heroism resilience gender sacrifice

Mood

dramatic inspirational

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • war
  • personal loss
  • mentor roles
  • secret missions
  • family tragedy

Key Concepts

narrative archetypes psychological endurance

Questions to Reflect On

  • What drives a person to keep fighting?
  • How does hidden heroism shape identity?
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