Quote by Robert E. Howard
If that's true, then answer this priest, why are we in these pits, hiding from some animal? Conan asked Someday, when all your civilization and science are likewise swept away, your kind will pray for a man with a sword.
Summary
This quote highlights the idea that there are situations where physical strength and survival instincts are valued above intellectual or civilized skills. Conan, the protagonist, questions the importance of civilization and science in times of danger, suggesting that in desperate circumstances, people may long for the protection of a fearless and skilled warrior like him. It implies that there are primal instincts that transcend civilization, and in certain realities, power and strength hold more significance.