Dragons Quote by Steven Erikson
““Others? Other dragons? I think not, and let us be clear here, Kanyn Thrall, your other victories have all the bravado of rats crunched underfoot. I make breakfast of mortal heroes and shit out pitted iron at day’s end. I make morsels of Tiste champions, snacks of Thel Akai hunters, paltry meals of Jhelarkan, Dog-Runners, Thelomen and Jheck.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Malazan Book of the Fallen, 1999
The speaker boasts of devouring heroes and champions, using vivid, brutal imagery to illustrate power and dominance.
In simple terms: Brutal bragging about consuming heroes.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the danger of hubris and cruelty.
Themes
power
hubris
violence
mythology
Mood
dark
cynical
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- fantasy battles
- political intrigue
- personal ambition
Key Concepts
mythic storytelling
dark humor
Questions to Reflect On
- How does power corrupt the speaker?
- What are the costs of such cruelty?
A Different Perspective
Such extreme bravado can alienate allies and provoke retaliation.
