“At first he thought he felt bad because he was afraid of leading an army, but it wasn't true. He knew he'd make a good commander. He felt himself wanting to cry. He hadn't cried since the first few days of homesickness after he got here. He tried to put a name on the feeling that put a lump in his throat and made him sob silently, however much he tried to hold it down. He bit down on his hand to stop the feeling, to replace it with pain. It didn't help.”
Orson Scott Card's 'Ender's Game' is a thought-provoking novel set in a dystopian future where Earth is at war with an alien species. The story follows a young boy named Andrew 'Ender' Wiggin, who is selected for military training at a young age to prepare for a potential invasion. The novel delves into themes of leadership, strategy, and the moral implications of war, while also examining the psychological effects of intense military training on children. more
Orson Scott Card, born on August 24, 1951, is a renowned science fiction novelist from the United States. His works are known for their profound philosophical insights and rich imagination, with 'Ender's Game' series being particularly famous and influential in the science fiction genre. more
“Love until it hurts. Real love is always painful and hurts: then it is real and pure.”
“In the country of pain we are each alone.”
“Pain and happiness are simply conditions of the ego. Forget the ego.”