But always a giant, long before his body showed it.
Orson Scott Card
Potential, Growth, Perception, Destiny, Inner Strength, Latent Greatness
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More Orson Scott Card Quotes
“You just live in the place you're in, you don't worry about where you used to be or where you wish you were, here is where you are and here's where you've got to find a way to survive.” Orson Scott Card
Survival, Adaptability, Present, Acceptance, Resilience, Practical Philosophy
Orson Scott Card Survival, Adaptability, Present, Acceptance, Resilience, Practical Philosophy“The only people who ever prize purity of ignorance are those who profit from a monopoly on knowledge.” Orson Scott Card
Ignorance, Knowledge, Power, Profit, Intellectual Monopoly, Social Control
Orson Scott Card Ignorance, Knowledge, Power, Profit, Intellectual Monopoly, Social Control“There's never enough information. That's the great tragedy of human knowledge. No matter how much we think we know, we can never predict the future.” Orson Scott Card
Knowledge, Uncertainty, Future, Information, Human Limitations, Epistemology
Orson Scott Card Knowledge, Uncertainty, Future, Information, Human Limitations, Epistemology“That's what Ender has to understand. There really is evil in the world, and wickedness, and every brand of stupidity. There's meanness and heartlessness and... I don't even know which of them is me." – Hyrum Graff.” Orson Scott Card
Evil, Morality, Self-awareness, Human Nature, Responsibility, Moral Complexity
Orson Scott Card Evil, Morality, Self-awareness, Human Nature, Responsibility, Moral Complexity“When there aren't any smart decisions, I suppose you just have to pick the stupid decision you like best.” Orson Scott Card
Decision Making, Choices, Humor, Resignation, Pragmatism, Imperfect Solutions
Orson Scott Card Decision Making, Choices, Humor, Resignation, Pragmatism, Imperfect Solutions“From now on the enemy is more clever than you. From now on the enemy is stronger than you. From now on you are always about to lose.” Orson Scott Card
Challenge, Adversity, Preparation, Mindset, Strategy, Psychological Warfare
Orson Scott Card Challenge, Adversity, Preparation, Mindset, Strategy, Psychological Warfare“I don't know a soul who doesn't maintain two separate lists of doctrines the ones that they believe that they believe; and the ones that they actually try to live by.” Orson Scott Card
Belief, Hypocrisy, Self Deception, Morality, Human Nature, Cognitive Dissonance
Orson Scott Card Belief, Hypocrisy, Self Deception, Morality, Human Nature, Cognitive Dissonance“But my eagerness to sacrifice little children in order to save mankind is wearing thin.” Orson Scott Card
Sarcasm, Morality, Sacrifice, Cynicism, Ethical Dilemma, Dark Humor
Orson Scott Card Sarcasm, Morality, Sacrifice, Cynicism, Ethical Dilemma, Dark Humor“If words can be lethal weapons, I must provide them with an arsenal.” Orson Scott Card
Words, Power, Weaponry, Responsibility, Communication, Influence
Orson Scott Card Words, Power, Weaponry, Responsibility, Communication, Influence“If you had any brains, you'd be in a real career, like selling life insurance.” Orson Scott Card
Career, Intelligence, Sarcasm, Societal Expectations, Ambition, Life Choices
Orson Scott Card Career, Intelligence, Sarcasm, Societal Expectations, Ambition, Life Choices“All is going well, very well, I couldn't ask for anything better – So why do I hate my life?” Orson Scott Card
Dissatisfaction, Success, Unhappiness, Self Reflection, Cognitive Dissonance, Existential Crisis
Orson Scott Card Dissatisfaction, Success, Unhappiness, Self Reflection, Cognitive Dissonance, Existential Crisis“In war, everyone has their chance to bleed.” Orson Scott Card
War, Blood, Equality, Opportunity, Shared Suffering, Universal Vulnerability
Orson Scott Card War, Blood, Equality, Opportunity, Shared Suffering, Universal Vulnerability“Thank God for you, Ender. Thank God.” Orson Scott Card
Gratitude, Relief, Faith, Appreciation, Divine Intervention, Emotional Release
Orson Scott Card Gratitude, Relief, Faith, Appreciation, Divine Intervention, Emotional Release“I listen to music constantly while writing.” Orson Scott Card
Writing, Music, Creativity, Process, Inspiration, Work Habits
Orson Scott Card Writing, Music, Creativity, Process, Inspiration, Work Habits“You underestimate yourself.” Orson Scott Card
Potential, Confidence, Encouragement, Self Doubt, Personal Growth, Self Perception
Orson Scott Card Potential, Confidence, Encouragement, Self Doubt, Personal Growth, Self Perception“One bachelor is an irritation. Ten thousand bachelors are a war.” Orson Scott Card
Bachelors, War, Society, Humor, Social Commentary, Demographic Impact
Orson Scott Card Bachelors, War, Society, Humor, Social Commentary, Demographic Impact“Life is full of grief, to exactly the degree we allow ourselves to love other people.” Orson Scott Card
Love, Grief, Vulnerability, Relationships, Emotional Depth, Life Philosophy
Orson Scott Card Love, Grief, Vulnerability, Relationships, Emotional Depth, Life Philosophy“All education is self-education, and all self-education builds on the foundation provided by your teachers.” Orson Scott Card
Education, Learning, Self Improvement, Foundation, Personal Responsibility, Teacher Influence
Orson Scott Card Education, Learning, Self Improvement, Foundation, Personal Responsibility, Teacher Influence