Elves Quote by Thea Harrison
““I used to eat people, you know.” If he meant to shock her out of crying, he succeeded. A snort burst out of her. “That’s awful,” she said. Her nose was clogged. “I mean it, that’s awful. It’s not funny. I’m not laughing.” He sighed. “It was a long time ago. Thousands of years. Once I really was the beast the Elves call me.” She closed her eyes, took a deep, shuddering breath and rubbed her fingers along the seam of his T-shirt. “What made you stop?” “I had a conversation with somebody. It was an epiphany.” His voice was rueful.He rocked her. “From that point on I swore I would never eat something that could talk.” “Hey, that’s kind of your version of turning vegetarian, isn’t it?””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Unknown, possibly contemporary romance or fantasy, 2020s
A character reflects on a past as a cannibal, claiming a transformative conversation led to abandoning harmful behavior.
In simple terms: He stopped eating people after a life‑changing realization.
Key Takeaway
Seek empathy and personal growth.
Themes
redemption
identity
self‑control
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
narrative
character study
When to use this quote
- dating
- conflict resolution
- personal transformation
Key Concepts
cannibalism
epiphany
ethical shift
Questions to Reflect On
- What truly changed his values?
- Can a single conversation alter deep habits?
A Different Perspective
The claim may be metaphorical, not literal.
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