“I'm sure that you psychotic necro-wannabes with delusions of godhood are all about sharing with your fellow maniacs.”
This quote from Jim Butcher vividly captures a blend of sarcasm and critique aimed at individuals who wield great power or possess grandiose delusions about their own importance. The phrase "psychotic necro-wannabes" combines intense imagery—psychotic implying madness, necro relating to death, and wannabes signifying aspiring impostors—suggesting that these people are dangerously obsessed with control over life and death. The "delusions of godhood" highlights their inflated ego and self-perception as omnipotent beings.
The sarcastic tone in "all about sharing with your fellow maniacs" implies skepticism about any noble intentions such power-holders might claim. Instead, it suggests a circle of equally unhinged individuals, selfishly collaborating or conspiring rather than acting benevolently. Butcher’s wording critiques the corruption and insanity that can accompany unchecked ambition and the pursuit of ultimate authority.
Overall, the quote encapsulates themes of madness, power, and the irony of predicting solidarity among those who are fundamentally self-centered and unstable.
In today's world, where social media platforms often amplify extreme views and individuals sometimes develop inflated senses of self-importance or influence, Jim Butcher's quote humorously highlights the dangers of unchecked hubris. The phrase "psychotic necro-wannabes with delusions of godhood" can be seen as a metaphor for those who obsessively chase power or control, whether in online communities, corporate environments, or political arenas. His pointed observation reminds us of the importance of humility, critical thinking, and responsible sharing of information—especially among those who wield significant influence or authority in digital or real-world spaces.
“I'm pretty sure lurking in a dark alley to mug me with your apology isn't the usual way to go about saying you're sorry. But I didn't read that Mars-Venus book, so who knows.”
“Technically,' I said, "I'm not breaking any of the Laws of Magic. I'm not robbing you of your will, so I'm clear of the Fourth Law. And you didn't get loose, so I'm clear of the Seventh Law. The Council can bite me.'The bone ridges above Chauncy's eyes twitched. 'Surely, that is merely a colorful euphemism, rather than a statement of desire.''It is.”
“I don't know about your true form, but the weight of your ego sure is pushing the crust of the earth toward the breaking point.”
“Age is always advancing and I'm fairly sure it's up to no good.”
“I'm never really comfortable at parties. Maybe I'm just not the partying type....I think it's because I'm never sure what to do with myself.I mean, there're drinks, but I don't like being drunk.... There's music, but I never really learned to dance to anything that involved an electric guitar. There are people to talk to...but once you put all the stupid things I do aside, I'm really not that interesting. I like reading, staying home, going on walks with my dog.... Who wants to hear about that? Especially when I would have to scream it over music to which no one dances.So I'm there but not drinking, listening to music but not dancing, and trying to have conversations with near-strangers about anything other than my own stupid life.... Leads to a lot of awkward pauses. And then I start wondering why I showed up in the first place."-- Cold Days (The Dresden Files Book 14), pg. 33”
“All right, you primitive screwheads. Listen up. I'm Harry Dresden. I'm the new Winter Knight.”