Killed Quote by Scott Westerfeld
““I would have killed him to save the Leviathan. To save you.” He put his hands on her shoulders. “It was the only thing in my mind, when it came time to choose – that I couldn’t lose you. That’s when I knew.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Leviathan, Scott Westerfeld, 2009
A desperate act of love, choosing to sacrifice another to protect a beloved, driven by fear of loss.
In simple terms: Love leads to extreme sacrifice to avoid losing someone.
Key Takeaway
Weigh love against moral consequences.
Themes
love
sacrifice
fear
Mood
dramatic
emotional
Type
novelistic
intense
When to use this quote
- relationship crises
- life‑or‑death decisions
- moral dilemmas
Key Concepts
ethics
protective instinct
dilemma
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you do when love conflicts with morality?
- How do you reconcile protective instincts with ethical limits?
A Different Perspective
Sacrificing others can cause lasting harm and guilt.
