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“I carry the seeds of death within me and plant them wherever I linger long enough to love.” quote by Orson Scott Card
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“I carry the seeds of death within me and plant them wherever I linger long enough to love.”

Orson Scott Card

About This Quote

Source Novel: Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card, 1985

The speaker acknowledges that love can unintentionally cause harm, as emotional attachment spreads destructive influence.

In simple terms: Love can unintentionally cause harm.

Key Takeaway

Beware how love affects those around you.

Themes

love danger responsibility

Mood

reflective cautious

Type

philosophical warning

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • parenting
  • leadership
  • creative projects

Key Concepts

emotional impact ethical consequences

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance love with awareness of its effects?
  • What safeguards can limit unintended harm?
A Different Perspective

Love's influence can be both nurturing and harmful.

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