“the seed of doubt was there, and it stayed, and every now and then sent out a little root. It changed everything, to have that seed growing. It made Ender listen more carefully to what people meant, instead of what they said. It made him wise.”
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
“It was funny, though, the things you didn't learn about people until after they died.”
“Farewell happy fields, Where joy forever dwells: Hail, horrors, hail.”
“I know not which lives more unnatural lives, obeying husbands, or commanding wives.”
“If this country is ever demoralized, it will come from trying to live without work.”
“If your eyes weren't open, you wouldn't know the difference between dreaming and waking.”