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Changing the world Quote by Sarah J. Maas

“Dorian might have found it funny—so typically Celaena to make such a flamboyant return—had he not been utterly petrified. She had drawn a line in the sand. Worse than that, she’d defeated one of the king’s deadliest generals. No one had done that and lived. Ever. Somewhere in Wendlyn, his friend…” quote by Sarah J. Maas
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““Dorian might have found it funny—so typically Celaena to make such a flamboyant return—had he not been utterly petrified. She had drawn a line in the sand. Worse than that, she’d defeated one of the king’s deadliest generals. No one had done that and lived. Ever. Somewhere in Wendlyn, his friend was changing the world. She was fulfilling the promise she’d made him. She had not forgotten him, or any of them still here. And perhaps when they figured out a way to destroy that tower and free magic from his father’s yoke, she would know her friends had not forgotten her, either. That he had not forgotten her. So Dorian let his father rage. He sat in on those meetings and shut down his revulsion and horror when his father sent a third minister to the butchering block. For Sorscha, for the promise of keeping her safe, of someday, perhaps, not having to hide what and who he was, he kept on his well-worn mask, offered banal suggestions about what to do regarding Aelin, and pretended. One last time. When Celaena got back, when she returned as she’d sworn she would … Then they would set about changing the world together.””

Sarah J. Maas

About This Quote

Source Book: Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas, 2012‑2018

A character confronts fear and loss while fighting oppression, using loyalty and promises to drive resistance.

In simple terms: Fear and loss fuel resistance; loyalty guides actions.

Key Takeaway

Stay true to promises and use fear as motivation.

Themes

courage loyalty resistance loss

Mood

determined hopeful

Type

literary inspirational

When to use this quote

  • war
  • personal sacrifice
  • magical conflict

Key Concepts

heroic sacrifice political intrigue personal vows

Questions to Reflect On

  • What promises sustain you in hardship?
  • How can personal loss become a catalyst for change?
A Different Perspective

Even brave acts can be driven by personal grief.

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