Every day Quote by Steven Saylor
““Bears?” Epaphroditus wrinkled his nose. “Everyone knows Prometheus was tormented by vultures. Every day they tore out his entrails, and every night he was miraculously healed, so that the ordeal was endlessly repeated.” Martial laughed. “The trainer who can induce vultures to attack on command will be able to name any price! I suspect we’ll see a lot of bears today.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: A Murder in the Forum by Steven Saylor, 1999
The passage uses mythic imagery of Prometheus’s endless torment to illustrate how a trainer who can command dangerous forces (vultures) holds great power and can demand any price.
In simple terms: Command over danger yields power and high price.
Key Takeaway
Control dangerous forces to gain leverage.
Themes
power
myth
control
price
training
Mood
cautious
strategic
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- business negotiations
- leadership training
- risk management
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Greek mythology
psychology
economics
Questions to Reflect On
- What ethical limits exist when wielding dangerous influence?
- How can one protect against the costs of controlling threats?
A Different Perspective
Such power may be unstable and provoke retaliation.
