Cease to exist Quote by Orson Scott Card
“Nature can't evolve a species that hasn't the will to survive. Individuals might be bred to sacrifice themselves, but the race as a whole can never cease to exist.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Ender's Game, 1985
Survival requires will; species cannot persist without collective drive.
In simple terms: Will drives species survival.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate collective will to thrive.
Themes
survival
will
species
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- conservation
- team sports
- organizational leadership
- public policy
Key Concepts
evolution
collective action
Questions to Reflect On
- How does individual sacrifice affect the whole?
- Can will be taught?
A Different Perspective
May ignore individual autonomy.
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