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Quote by Orson Scott Card

“I'm not stupid!" In Bean's experience, that was a sentence never uttered except to prove its own inaccuracy.”

Work

This novel is a sequel to 'Ender's Game' and follows the story of a young soldier named Bean, who is part of a military training program. The narrative delves into the psychological effects of combat and the moral complexities of warfare, offering a critical perspective on the use of children in military conflicts. more

Author

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

“I have this idea that every time we discover that the names we're being called are somehow keeping us less than free, we need to come up with new names for ourselves, and that the names we give ourselves must no longer reflect a fear of being labeled outsiders, must no longer bind us to a system that would rather see us dead.”

Needs Giving Ideas Names Come Up Outsiders

Author:Kate Bornstein

“Walking around nude in front of humans was not a good way to keep a low profile with the community. It was an excellent way to make new friends, though.”

Way Humans Community Fronts Walking Lows Excellent Good Way Profile New Friends

Book:Rogue

Source: Rogue

“You know, honey, Natalie's expecting her second." I arched my eyebrows at my mother, not following the change of subject. "Second what? Mortgage? Conviction? Chance at life?" "Baby of course. Her second baby. The doctor says this one's a girl." I laughed, genuinely amused that my mother thought it should have been so obvious. "Yeah. Well, I bet Natalie can't drop a Stray with a Powerhouse Right Hook.”