It is the essence of dignity to pretend to desire what you … - Orson Scott Card

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It is the essence of dignity to pretend to desire what you cannot prevent.

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

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