Quote by Orson Scott Card

They gave me powers of thought and memory far beyond anything natural evolution would have given me, but that doesn't give them the right to decide the meaning of my life as if I were some dream. I decide the meaning. If my life is a dream then it's my dream, I'm the dreamer.

They gave me powers of thought and memory far beyond anythin

Summary

This quote highlights the struggle of an individual who possesses extraordinary mental abilities. While acknowledging the augmentations they have received, they express their refusal to let others dictate the purpose and direction of their life. The quote emphasizes the individual's agency and perspective, asserting that even if their existence is akin to a dream, they are the one in control, taking ownership of their own narrative and determining the significance of their existence.

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By Orson Scott Card

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