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In this novel, a young woman named Laisha leads her family through a post-apocalyptic world, facing the challenges of a society ravaged by environmental collapse and social upheaval.
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“A tree Cannot grow In its parents' shadows.”
“There's no narcotic like exhaustion.”
“The destiny of Earthseed is to take root among the stars.”
“Drowning people Sometimes die Fighting their rescuers.”
“There is no end To what a living world Will demand of you.”
“No one is who we think they are," I said. "That's what we get for not being telepathic.”
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“Sometimes writing about a thing makes it easier to stand.”
“They're desperate or crazy or both. That's enough to make anyone dangerous.”
“Earthseed Cast on new ground Must first perceive That it knows nothing.”
“Un árbol no puede crecer a la sombra de sus padres”
“Human beings are good at creating hells for themselves, even out of richness.”