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“You frighten me, when you say there isn't time." "I don't see why. Christians have been expecting the imminent end of the world for millennia." "But it keeps not ending." "So far, so good.” quote by Orson Scott Card
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“You frighten me, when you say there isn't time." "I don't see why. Christians have been expecting the imminent end of the world for millennia." "But it keeps not ending." "So far, so good.”

Orson Scott Card

About This Quote

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

The speaker worries that humanity's endless anticipation of apocalypse prevents meaningful action in the present.

In simple terms: Fear of endless doom stalls present action.

Key Takeaway

Act now despite uncertainty.

Themes

apocalypse faith urgency

Mood

anxious reflective

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • political activism
  • personal productivity
  • environmental action

Key Concepts

existential dread temporal perception

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does fear of the future shape your daily choices?
  • Can urgency be a motivator without paralysis?
A Different Perspective

The quote assumes a binary view of time and urgency, ignoring nuanced planning.

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