A real god doesn't care about control. A real god already has control of everything that needs controlling. Real gods would want to teach you how to be just like them.
Orson Scott Card
Religion, Control, Divinity, Teaching, Empowerment, Philosophical Perspective
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More Orson Scott Card Quotes
“Human beings may be miserable specimens, in the main, but we can learn, and, through learning, become decent people.” Orson Scott Card
Humanity, Learning, Growth, Morality, Optimism, Self-improvement
Orson Scott Card Humanity, Learning, Growth, Morality, Optimism, Self-improvement“We don't use the word 'intelligence' with software. We regard that as a naive idea. We say that it's 'complex.' Which means that we don't always understand what it's doing.” Orson Scott Card
Artificial Intelligence, Complexity, Understanding, Technology, Semantics, Human Limitations
Orson Scott Card Artificial Intelligence, Complexity, Understanding, Technology, Semantics, Human Limitations“From all wise men, O Lord, protect us.” Orson Scott Card
Wisdom, Protection, Irony, Prayer, Human Folly, Skepticism
Orson Scott Card Wisdom, Protection, Irony, Prayer, Human Folly, Skepticism“Debased men, but they all had something in common: They showed a keen regard for virtue, and tried to dress themselves in that costume. Hypocrisy, for all its bad reputation, at least showed a decent respect for goodness.” Orson Scott Card
Hypocrisy, Virtue, Morality, Appearances, Human Nature, Social Commentary
Orson Scott Card Hypocrisy, Virtue, Morality, Appearances, Human Nature, Social Commentary“With life. Rooter says that life is how God gives purpose to the universe.” Orson Scott Card
Life, Purpose, God, Universe, Philosophical Perspective, Existential Meaning
Orson Scott Card Life, Purpose, God, Universe, Philosophical Perspective, Existential Meaning“Remember, the enemy's gate is down.” Orson Scott Card
Perspective, Strategy, Adaptation, Military Tactics, Mental Shift, Problem-solving
Orson Scott Card Perspective, Strategy, Adaptation, Military Tactics, Mental Shift, Problem-solving“Intellectual understanding does not always bring visceral belief.” Orson Scott Card
Understanding, Belief, Intellect, Emotion, Cognitive Dissonance, Knowledge Vs Faith
Orson Scott Card Understanding, Belief, Intellect, Emotion, Cognitive Dissonance, Knowledge Vs Faith“It's the middle class that feels the luxury of being able to have causes.” Orson Scott Card
Class, Luxury, Causes, Society, Social Activism, Economic Privilege
Orson Scott Card Class, Luxury, Causes, Society, Social Activism, Economic Privilege“Where loyalty bound creatures together, they became something larger, something new and whole and inexplicable.” Orson Scott Card
Loyalty, Unity, Transformation, Relationships, Synergy, Philosophical Observation
Orson Scott Card Loyalty, Unity, Transformation, Relationships, Synergy, Philosophical Observation“I don't know why people who got what they need to be happy don't just go ahead and be happy.” Orson Scott Card
Happiness, Contentment, Human Nature, Simplicity, Psychological Complexity, Self-sabotage
Orson Scott Card Happiness, Contentment, Human Nature, Simplicity, Psychological Complexity, Self-sabotage“Then the raft rocked, and she turned to see Ender calmly crushing the life out of the wasp with one finger. "These are a nasty breed," Ender said. "They sting you without waiting to be insulted first."” Orson Scott Card
Violence, Nature, Self-defense, Pragmatism, Character Insight, Metaphorical Observation
Orson Scott Card Violence, Nature, Self-defense, Pragmatism, Character Insight, Metaphorical Observation“Love is random; fear is inevitable.” Orson Scott Card
Love, Fear, Randomness, Inevitability, Emotions, Human Experience
Orson Scott Card Love, Fear, Randomness, Inevitability, Emotions, Human Experience“The only process you've mastered is the process of elimination, and the only reason you've mastered that is because you can do it in the toilet.” Orson Scott Card
Humor, Insult, Competence, Bodily Functions, Sarcasm, Criticism
Orson Scott Card Humor, Insult, Competence, Bodily Functions, Sarcasm, Criticism“Nobody ever completely means what they say. Even when they think they're telling the truth, there's always something hidden behind their words.” Orson Scott Card
Truth, Communication, Subtext, Human Nature, Deception, Self Awareness
Orson Scott Card Truth, Communication, Subtext, Human Nature, Deception, Self Awareness“When I write fiction, I create characters whose views are not my own, and I allow them to be eloquent in defense of their, not my, views.” Orson Scott Card
Writing, Fiction, Character Creation, Perspective, Authorial Distance, Creative Process
Orson Scott Card Writing, Fiction, Character Creation, Perspective, Authorial Distance, Creative Process“Until you know that you're tougher than the enemy, you maneuver, you don't commit to battle.” Orson Scott Card
Strategy, Warfare, Caution, Self Confidence, Tactical Thinking, Military Wisdom
Orson Scott Card Strategy, Warfare, Caution, Self Confidence, Tactical Thinking, Military Wisdom“Child-rearing today was so complicated. You always had to think of what they'd say on television later.” Orson Scott Card
Parenting, Media Influence, Social Pressure, Modern Challenges, Child Rearing, Public Scrutiny
Orson Scott Card Parenting, Media Influence, Social Pressure, Modern Challenges, Child Rearing, Public Scrutiny“When have you ever seen someone who had no doubts who was also correct about anything?” Orson Scott Card
Doubt, Certainty, Correctness, Wisdom, Skepticism, Self Reflection
Orson Scott Card Doubt, Certainty, Correctness, Wisdom, Skepticism, Self Reflection