Children Quote by Orson Scott Card
““So you chose not to be part of the bands of children who group together for the sole purpose of excluding others, and people look at you and say, poor girl, she’s so isolated, but you know a secret, you know who you really are. You are the one human being who is capable of understanding the alien mind, because you are the alien mind; you know what it is to be unhuman because there’s never been any human group that gave you credentials as a bona fide homo sapien # [He] wondered if it was already too late to teach her how to be a human””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Ender’s Game, 1985
The quote explores feeling of alienation and unique insight that comes from being an outsider, suggesting that such perspective allows deeper understanding of humanity.
In simple terms: Being an outsider can give you unique insight into humanity.
Key Takeaway
Embrace your outsider perspective.
Themes
identity
alienation
understanding
humanity
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- school bullying
- workplace exclusion
- creative collaboration
- personal growth
Key Concepts
existentialism
self-awareness
empathy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you use your outsider view to help others?
- What risks does embracing alienation bring?
A Different Perspective
Being different can also lead to isolation and misunderstanding.
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