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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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“You want to make me the best soldier possible. Go down and look at the standings. Look at the all-time standings. So far you're doing an excellent job with me. Congratulations. Now when are you going to put me up against a good army?”

“Never mind that the story had turned out to be lies and foolishness—there was always folks stupid enough to say, Where there's smoke there's fire, when the saying should have been, Where there's scandalous lies there's always malicious believers and spreaders-around, regardless of evidence.”

“So let me tell you what I think about gods. I think a real god is not going to be so scared or angry that he tries to keep other people down…A real god doesn’t care about control. A real god already has control of everything that needs controlling. Real gods would want to teach you how to be just like them.”