You were born with compassion, only that also means that wh… - Orson Scott Card

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You were born with compassion, only that also means that when people are cruel to you it cuts you deep. You won't understand that you have to walk right up to the ones who are being hateful and laugh in their faces and earn their respect. Instead you'll try to figure out what you did to make them mad at you.

Orson Scott Card

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About Orson Scott Card

Orson Scott Card (born August 24, 1951) is an American author working in numerous genres. He is best known for his novel Ender's Game and its many sequels. Ender's Game and Speaker for the Dead were both awarded the Hugo Award and the Nebula Award.

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Pen Names: Brian Green • Frederick Bliss • Bryan Green • P. Q. Gump • Byron Walley

Alternative Names: Scott Richards • Dinah Kirkham • P.Q. Gump • Byron S. Walley • Noam D. Pellume

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