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“You travel with a whetstone on your arm? (Kiara) You don’t ever want to kill someone with a dull knife. It takes too long to sever their arteries, or puncture organs, and it makes it even messier than normal. (Nykyrian)” quote by Sherrilyn Kenyon
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“You travel with a whetstone on your arm? (Kiara) You don’t ever want to kill someone with a dull knife. It takes too long to sever their arteries, or puncture organs, and it makes it even messier than normal. (Nykyrian)”

Sherrilyn Kenyon

About This Quote

Source Novel: Dark World, 2015

A dull weapon prolongs suffering; precision saves time and reduces chaos.

In simple terms: Sharp tools prevent prolonged harm.

Key Takeaway

Maintain sharpness in tools and skills.

Themes

weaponry efficiency violence precision morality

Mood

serious thoughtful

Type

philosophical cautionary

When to use this quote

  • self-defense
  • culinary
  • medical surgery
  • craftsmanship

Key Concepts

ethics combat tool maintenance

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is precision necessary?
  • Can efficiency justify violence?
A Different Perspective

Sharpness may not guarantee moral outcomes.

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