Dry Quote by Sherrilyn Kenyon
“What? Had a dry spell of killing people lately? (Susan) As a matter of fact, yes. If it doesn’t end soon, I might get out of practice. (Otto)”
About This Quote
A darkly humorous exchange highlighting the protagonist's reluctance to kill, suggesting a moral conflict with their violent role.
In simple terms: Moral conflict in violent work
Key Takeaway
Even killers can tire of killing
Themes
moral ambiguity
dark humor
occupation fatigue
ethical dilemma
character introspection
Mood
wry
tense
reflective
Type
dialogue
character monologue
When to use this quote
- a mercenary questioning purpose
- a vampire confronting bloodlust
- a soldier coping with combat stress
- a hitman facing burnout
Key Concepts
personal ethics
professional identity
Practical Applications
- exploring character depth in storytelling
- creating tension in dialogue
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives a character to continue a violent profession?
- How does humor affect the perception of moral conflict?
![“When the fountains of government [borrowing] abundance began to dry up, when through lack of funds and the impossibility of negotiating fresh loans the state was forced to check the extension of bureaucracy and to put a stop to public works, then and then only did the Italians realize what it…” quote by John T. Flynn](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/908/john-t-flynn-18493_abundance_when-the-fountains-of-government-borrowi_2663.jpg)
