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“I'll send three of Harnet's Di'taken. I have it on good authority that they think the sun shines out of my ass." Pole leaned forwards just enough to bring the major into his line of sight. Pole - "All of them?" Torrin - "Some of them are officers and thus blinded by the sun shining out of their…” quote by Tanya Huff
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““I'll send three of Harnet's Di'taken. I have it on good authority that they think the sun shines out of my ass." Pole leaned forwards just enough to bring the major into his line of sight. Pole - "All of them?" Torrin - "Some of them are officers and thus blinded by the sun shining out of their own asses." Pole - "Did you just say that?" Torrin - "Yeah," Torrin offered him her hand. "Get over it.””

Tanya Huff

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About This Quote

A character uses vulgar humor to mock the self‑importance of authority figures, implying they are blinded by their own arrogance.

In simple terms: Officials are blinded by their own ego.

Key Takeaway

Mockery of power's hubris.

Themes

satire power dynamics humor

Mood

irreverent playful

Type

dialogue comic relief

When to use this quote

  • bureaucratic meetings
  • political speeches
  • corporate briefings

Key Concepts

arrogance self‑deception

Practical Applications

  • Use humor to deflate inflated egos in meetings.

Questions to Reflect On

  • What are the risks of using vulgarity to critique authority?
  • How can satire be effective without offending?
A Different Perspective

The crude language may alienate audiences and obscure the underlying critique.

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