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“Asking a man if he could be trusted was like asking an unwed girl if she was a virgin. The question mattered, but the asking of it was gross insult.”

Quote by Orson Scott Card

Book:Hart's Hope

Work

Hart's Hope is a narrative that delves into the human spirit's capacity for hope and perseverance in the face of adversity. 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

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