Achilles Quotes by Orson Scott Card

9 Achilles quotes by Orson Scott Card

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Orson Scott Card’s nine brief reflections on Achilles explore the hero’s mythic traits in a succinct way. They provide a quick literary lens for readers interested in the legendary figure.

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“To have Achilles’s gratitude was clearly a terminal disease.”

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“Achilles acted as if he had already won, and because the other kids followed him, he had.”

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“When Achilles is most useful and loyal to you, that is when he has most certainly betrayed you”?”

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“So you’re coming along with me, increasing our risk of being identified and allowing Achilles to get his two worst nemeses with…

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“Maybe we’re assigning Achilles supernatural powers,” said Petra. “He isn’t a god. Not even a hero. Just a sick kid.” “No,” said…

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“You’re a strange kind of boy,” said Achilles. “I was not tested for normality before I was entrusted with this mission,” said…

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“I’m on his death list, too.” “Then why are you still alive?” asked Peter. “Because, contrary to widespread belief, Achilles is not…

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But if you caught my informant,' said Achilles, 'why in the world would Chamrajnagar—or Graff, if it was him—launch the shuttle anyway?…

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“Besides," said Suriyawong. "This was not a rescue operation." "What was it, target practice? Chinese skeet?" "An offer of transportation to an…

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