Quote by Seanan McGuire

You'd challenge me and lose. You know it, I know it, but you'd still do it. Sometimes your sense of honor confuses the hell out of me.

You'd challenge me and lose. You know it, I know it, but you

Summary

The quote highlights a perplexing aspect of someone's character, acknowledging their predictable tendency to challenge the speaker despite the imminent defeat they anticipate. It underlines the perplexity as to why they persist in doing so, attributing it to their sense of honor, which can often be misunderstood or difficult to comprehend. The quote suggests a conflicted perspective, blending a recognition of the individuals' willingness to engage with a confusing realization of the motives behind their actions.

By Seanan McGuire

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