Quote by Orson Scott Card

The education that prepared me was my general education classes, which I tried to avoid when I was a stupid undergraduate, but which gave me the foundation of general knowledge that makes a career as a writer possible.

The education that prepared me was my general education clas

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This quote emphasizes the significance of general education classes in the speaker's journey as a writer. Initially overlooked by the speaker during their undergraduate years, these classes provided them with a crucial foundation of knowledge that ultimately became essential for their writing career. It highlights the notion that a well-rounded education, including general knowledge in various disciplines, plays a pivotal role in preparing individuals for success in their chosen fields, even if their significance may not be apparent in the moment.

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