Covenant Quote by Stephen R. Donaldson
““Pacing back and forth now on the spur of his conflicting needs, Covenant growled, "Baradakas said just about the same thing. By hell! You people terrify me. When I try to be responsible, you pressure me -- and when I collapse you -- You're not asking the right questions. You don't have the vaguest notion of what a leper is, and it doesn't even occur to you to inquire. _That's_ why Foul chose me for this. Because I can't-- Damnation! Why don't you ask me about where I come from? I've got to tell you. The world I come from doesn't allow anyone to live except on its own terms. Those terms-- those terms contradict yours." "What are its terms?" the High Lord asked carefully. "That your world is a dream." ””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, Book 1, 1977
A character feels trapped by conflicting duties and misunderstood, yearning for acknowledgment of his origins and the harsh reality of his world.
In simple terms: Struggles with duty and identity.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge personal history.
Themes
conflict
identity
misunderstanding
burden
Mood
melancholic
thoughtful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- team debates
- creative writing
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
existential crisis
worldview clash
Questions to Reflect On
- What “ you feel when your world clashes with others’?
- How can you communicate your background effectively?
A Different Perspective
Understanding others’ perspectives can be difficult.
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