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“To clever plans,' said Kell, toasting his brother. 'And dashing princes.' 'To masked magicians,' said Rhy, swiping the wine. 'To mad ideas.' 'To the Essen Tasch.' 'Wouldn't it be amazing,' murmured Rhy later, when the bottle was empty, 'if we got away with it?” quote by V.E. Schwab
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““To clever plans,' said Kell, toasting his brother. 'And dashing princes.' 'To masked magicians,' said Rhy, swiping the wine. 'To mad ideas.' 'To the Essen Tasch.' 'Wouldn't it be amazing,' murmured Rhy later, when the bottle was empty, 'if we got away with it?””

V.E. Schwab

About This Quote

Source Novel: Vicious by V.E. Schwab, 2013

A toast to daring schemes, secretive allies, and reckless ambition, questioning if they can evade consequences.

In simple terms: Celebrating bold, risky plans and wondering about escaping repercussions.

Key Takeaway

Embrace daring ideas but consider their fallout.

Themes

risk ambition friendship rebellion

Mood

exciting anxious defiant

Type

celebratory philosophical

When to use this quote

  • planning a heist
  • starting a rebellion
  • making a pact
  • celebrating a victory

Key Concepts

ethical dilemmas consequences trust

Questions to Reflect On

  • What price are you willing to pay for daring success?
  • Can reckless ambition be justified?
A Different Perspective

Such plans often attract unintended fallout and moral compromise.

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