Bad parent Quote by Sherrilyn Kenyon
““Calm down. I’m a demon, Nick. Hematite doesn’t like my genetics. It doesn’t mean anything other than I have really bad parentage.” “Then why am I having flashes of you killing me?” “What’d you eat this morning?” Nick didn’t care for that answer. Not one little bit. “I saw it happen. You were choking the life out of me.” Caleb rolled his eyes. “Oh yeah. That is definitely a figment of your overactive, over-Hollywood-stimulated imagination. I assure you. I don’t kill people that way. Takes too long. I’m not into torture. I prefer a quick death so that I can move on to something more satisfying.” Strangely enough, that he believed. Patience wasn’t a virtue Caleb practiced. “You sure?” “Dude, look at me. You think I’d have let the demons pound all over me last night so that you could escape if I had any intention of killing you? Really?””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Darkest Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon, 2018
A character rationalizes violent behavior as a result of supernatural influence, while questioning the reality of threats and the desire for quick resolution.
In simple terms: A demon claims genetics excuse violent actions, but doubts remain about motives and consequences.
Key Takeaway
Question motives and seek non‑violent solutions.
Themes
trust
violence
reality
supernatural
motivation
Mood
tense
skeptical
dark
Type
dialogue
philosophical
dramatic
When to use this quote
- conflict resolution
- self‑reflection
- ethical decision‑making
- handling threats
Key Concepts
Moral ambiguity
psychology of fear
supernatural justification
Questions to Reflect On
- What truly drives violent impulses?
- Can supernatural explanations justify harmful actions?
A Different Perspective
The excuse may mask deeper intent and cause more harm.
