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“Individuals might be bred to sacrifice themselves, but the race as a whole can never decide to cease to exist.” quote by Orson Scott Card
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““Individuals might be bred to sacrifice themselves, but the race as a whole can never decide to cease to exist.””

Orson Scott Card

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The collective must survive even if individuals sacrifice themselves.

In simple terms: The race must endure beyond individuals.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize the greater good over self‑sacrifice.

Themes

sacrifice collective survival

Mood

serious reflective

Type

ethical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • military strategy
  • public policy
  • team sports

Key Concepts

ethics evolutionary biology social dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is self‑sacrifice justified?
  • How to balance individual welfare with collective survival?
A Different Perspective

Individual rights may be suppressed.

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