What a laugh, though. To think that one human being could ever really …

Orson Scott Card
393 citations
What a laugh, though. To think that one human being could ever really know another. You could get used to each other, get so habituated that you could speak their words right along with them, but you never know why other people said what they said or did what they did, because they never even know themselves. Nobody understands anybody. ✨ Orson Scott Card (2013). The Shadow Saga Omnibus, p.422, Hachette UK
Humanity Humor Thought
8

More Author Quotes

Humans invent an imaginary lover and put that mask over the face of the body in their bed. That is the tragedy of language my friend. Those who know each other only through symbolic representations a … ▶
If you listen very carefully, you can hear the good fairy come in the night and leave our assignment for tomorrow. ✨ Orson Scott Card (2002). Ender's Shadow, p.246, Macmillan
When have you ever seen someone who had no doubts who was also correct about anything? ✨ Orson Scott Card (2009). Xenocide: Volume Three of the Ender Quintet, p.339, Macmillan
Your work is first, learning is first, winning is everything because without it there is nothing. ✨ Orson Scott Card (2013). The Ender Quintet, p.206, Macmillan
As a species, we have evolved to survive. And the way we do it is by straining and straining and, at last, every few generaitons, giving brith to genius. The one who invents the wheel. And light. And … ▶

More Author Quotes

Most Cited Authors

The Best Quotes

Most Liked Authors

Curated Author Quotes