Quote by Orson Scott Card

For the first time I understood the haunting beauty of the song. It was the song of a killer who longed to die. It was the song of justice yearned for but not yet done.

For the first time I understood the haunting beauty of the s

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This quote describes a transformative moment where the speaker gains a new perspective on a song. They come to appreciate the song's haunting beauty, realizing that it represents the conflicting emotions of a killer. The song becomes an expression of their desire for both death and justice, encapsulating their longing for a resolution that has yet to be achieved. This quote highlights the complexity of human emotions and the nuance in understanding someone's motivations.

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By Orson Scott Card

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