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“In the moment when I truly understand my enemy, understand him well enough to defeat him, then in that very moment I also love him. I think it’s impossible to really understand somebody, what they want, what they believe, and not love them the way they love themselves. And then, in that very moment when I love them.... I destroy them.”

Quote by Orson Scott Card

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Ender's Game

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

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Orson Scott Card
Orson Scott Card

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

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