Be proud Quote by Orson Scott Card
“Be proud, Bonito, pretty boy. You can go home and tell your father, Yes, I beat up Ender Wiggin, who was barely ten years old, and I was thirteen. And I had only six of my friends to help me, and somehow we managed to defeat him, even though he was naked and wet and alone--Ender Wiggin is so dangerous and terrifying it was all we could do not to bring two hundred.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card, 1985
A boastful claim of victory over a younger, vulnerable opponent, emphasizing triumph despite odds.
In simple terms: Boasting about beating a younger, weaker foe.
Key Takeaway
Recognize humility over bragging.
Themes
pride
victory
conflict
Mood
defiant
boastful
Type
narrative
dialogue
When to use this quote
- Schoolyard fights
- team competitions
- online gaming rivalries
- sports matches
Key Concepts
Power dynamics
masculinity
ethical ambiguity
Questions to Reflect On
- What does true strength look like?
- How does pride affect relationships?
A Different Perspective
Such bragging can ignore the moral cost of harming others.
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