Cuffs Quote by Scott Lynch
““These physikers are handy things,” said Locke, adjusting his (formerly Meraggio’s) coat cuffs, “but I think next time we should pay a bit extra for the silent version, Jean.” “And then you may dress your own wounds, sir, and apply your own poultices—though I daresay it would be quicker and easier for the pair of you to simply dig your own graves and take your ease in them until your inevitable transition to a more quiet state of affairs!””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch, 2006
The speaker jokes that the devices are useful but noisy, suggesting paying more for a silent version, and then darkly remarks that the characters might as well dig their own graves and wait for death.
In simple terms: A humorous comment about noisy gadgets and a grim suggestion to dig graves.
Key Takeaway
Consider the cost of silence versus noise.
Themes
humor
death
technology
irony
mortality
Mood
wry
dark
thoughtful
Type
satirical
dialogue
literary
When to use this quote
- urban fantasy
- crime
- character banter
- death scene
Key Concepts
Satire
dark comedy
social commentary
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you value silence over convenience?
- How does humor affect our view of mortality?
A Different Perspective
The humor may downplay the seriousness of death.
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