Aroma Quote by Sherrilyn Kenyon
“I so love the smell of hatred and revenge. It’s the headiest of concoctions. (Noir) I personally feel that way toward blood. No better smell in the universe than when it’s combined with the aroma of those fearing death. (Jericho)”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Jericho, 2010
The speaker revels in the intoxicating mix of hatred and revenge, finding it the most potent scent, especially when paired with fear of death.
In simple terms: Hatred and revenge are intoxicating to the speaker.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the darkness of your emotions.
Themes
revenge
hatred
power
fear
sensory experience
Mood
intense
brooding
morbid
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- vigilante justice
- personal vendettas
- dark literature
- character motivation
Key Concepts
psychology
nihilism
sensory symbolism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this craving reveal about the speaker’s humanity?
- Can pleasure in revenge ever be justified?
A Different Perspective
Such fixation can blind one to empathy and moral cost.
