--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Newter, do you know what a devotee is?”…" description: "\"“Newter, do you know what a devotee is?” Newter shook his head. “It is a slang term for someone who is attracted to people with disabilities, because o..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/303/wildbow-7723_blind-man_newter-do-you-know-what-a-devotee-is-new_3202940.jpg" --- # Newter, do you know what a devotee is?” Newter shook his… ![“Newter, do you know what a devotee is?” Newter shook his head. “It is a slang term for someone who is attracted to people with disabilities, because of the disability. I think it is about power, attraction to someone because they are weak somehow. I think it likely that this Laura sees me as weak…” quote by wildbow](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/303/wildbow-7723_blind-man_newter-do-you-know-what-a-devotee-is-new_3202940.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/303/wildbow-7723_blind-man_newter-do-you-know-what-a-devotee-is-new_3202940.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/303/wildbow-7723_blind-man_newter-do-you-know-what-a-devotee-is-new_3202940.jpg) > ““Newter, do you know what a devotee is?” Newter shook his head. “It is a slang term for someone who is attracted to people with disabilities, because of the disability. I think it is about power, attraction to someone because they are weak somehow. I think it likely that this Laura sees me as weak because of the way I look, the way I may have trouble day to day, and this is compelling to her in a similar way to how a cripple or a blind man might be to a devotee. This does not appeal to me.”” [wildbow](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/wildbow/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A character questions the term “devotee,” linking it to attraction toward disability, suggesting power dynamics and personal insecurities. **In simple terms:** Attraction to disability is tied to power and perceived weakness. Key Takeaway Question assumptions about desire and power. Themes identity power disability attraction insecurity Mood thoughtful critical Type philosophical social When to use this quote - online discussion - personal confession - relationship analysis Key Concepts psychology social dynamics ethical concerns Questions to Reflect On - What motivates attraction to perceived vulnerability? - How can we address power imbalances in relationships? 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