Assassination Quote by Steven Erikson
““long ago, there’d been choices he could have made that would have sent him on a different path. But those days were dead, and the future held only nights, a stretch of darkness that led down to the eternal dark. He would meet Vorcan, eventually, and he’d swear his life to the Guild Master, and that would be that, the closing of the final door. And his sense of outrage at the injustices around him, the corruptions of the world, would wither in the unlit tunnels beneath Darujhistan. In the exactness of the methods of assassination, his final victim would be himself.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Malazan Book of the Fallen, 1999
A character reflects on lost choices, inevitable darkness, and self‑destruction as a final act of rebellion against a corrupt world.
In simple terms: He sees no escape, only a bleak future ending in self‑kill.
Key Takeaway
Accept that some paths close and seek meaning before it’s too late.
Themes
destiny
despair
rebellion
self‑sacrifice
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- war
- political intrigue
- personal crisis
- moral dilemmas
Key Concepts
existentialism
fatalism
moral ambiguity
Questions to Reflect On
- What choices could have altered his fate?
- Can darkness be transformed into purpose?
A Different Perspective
The narrative may overemphasize fatalism, ignoring agency.
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