One of the great things about books is you can afford to do anything.
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Knights die in battle,” Catelyn reminded her. Brienne looked at her with those blue and beautiful eyes. “As ladies die in childbed. No one sings songs about them.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects on the overlooked sacrifices and struggles of women compared to more glorified male endeavors.
In this quote from George R. R. Martin, Brienne highlights the inequality in how society acknowledges the sacrifices of men and women. While knights are celebrated for their bravery in battle, the profound courage of women who risk their lives in childbirth remains largely unrecognized, suggesting a need to honor all forms of sacrifice and valor, regardless of gender.
Themes
SacrificeGenderValorRecognitionBattleChildbirth
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about recognizing women's contributions in history.
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