Ancestors Quote by Ursula K. Le Guin
![“[Arren] was proud of his lineage, but thought of himself as an heir of princes, one of the House of Enlad. Morred, from whom that house descended, had been dead two thousand years. His deeds were matter of legends, not of this present world. It was as if the Archmage had named him son of myth…” quote by Ursula K. Le Guin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c6e/ursula-k-le-guin-138_ancestors_arren-was-proud-of-his-lineage-but-thoug_2154979.jpg)
““[Arren] was proud of his lineage, but thought of himself as an heir of princes, one of the House of Enlad. Morred, from whom that house descended, had been dead two thousand years. His deeds were matter of legends, not of this present world. It was as if the Archmage had named him son of myth, inheritor of dreams.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Farthest Shore by Ursula K. Le Guin, 1972
A character feels both pride in his noble lineage and the weight of ancient myth, highlighting the tension between personal identity and legendary expectations.
In simple terms: He feels proud yet burdened by mythic ancestry.
Key Takeaway
Balance heritage with personal purpose.
Themes
heritage
myth
identity
legacy
Mood
contemplative
nostalgic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- role‑playing games
- creative writing
- family storytelling
Key Concepts
mythology
self‑concept
heroic archetype
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you feel defined by your ancestry?
- How can you forge your own story?
A Different Perspective
Mythic expectations can limit personal agency.
