Fifteen years Quote by Orson Scott Card
““Once these two had been joined together in love, or something like love; they had made two babies, and yet, only fifteen years later, the last tie between them was broken now. All lost, all gone. Nothing lasted, nothing. Even this forty-million-year world that the Oversoul had preserved as if in ice, even it would melt before the fire. Permanence was always an illusion, and love was just the disguise that lovers wore to hide the death of their union from each other for a while.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Ender’s Game series, 1991
Love and permanence are fleeting; even the universe’s longevity cannot prevent loss and dissolution.
In simple terms: Love is temporary, and permanence is an illusion.
Key Takeaway
Accept impermanence and cherish moments.
Themes
love
impermanence
illusion
loss
existence
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- relationships
- grief counseling
- long‑term projects
- personal growth
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
fictional worldbuilding
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you find meaning despite impermanence?
- What can sustain love beyond illusion?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may over‑dramatize natural cycles, ignoring resilience.
