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“And my heart shifted a bit in my chest as I said to him with no guile whatsoever, “I won’t tell anyone unless you say so.” The weight of that jeweled knife and belt seemed to grow. “I wish I had been there to stop it. I should have been there to stop it.” I meant every word. Lucien squeezed our…” quote by Sarah J. Maas
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““And my heart shifted a bit in my chest as I said to him with no guile whatsoever, “I won’t tell anyone unless you say so.” The weight of that jeweled knife and belt seemed to grow. “I wish I had been there to stop it. I should have been there to stop it.” I meant every word. Lucien squeezed our linked arms as we rounded a hedge, the house rising up before us. “You are a better friend to me, Feyre,” he said quietly, “than I ever was to you.””

Sarah J. Maas

About This Quote

Source Novel: A Court of Thorns and Roses, 2015

A character confesses deep loyalty and regret, emphasizing trust and the burden of responsibility.

In simple terms: Trust and regret are expressed.

Key Takeaway

A on trust and responsibility.

Themes

friendship trust regret responsibility

Mood

reflective somber

Type

literary emotional

When to use this quote

  • conflict resolution
  • personal growth
  • supporting a friend
  • making amends

Key Concepts

loyalty burden confession

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you handle the weight of promises?
  • What does true friendship require?
A Different Perspective

Trust can be fragile when expectations are high.

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