Quote by Orson Scott Card

Love can't conquer anything. Love can't make a scholar into a warrior. Loving her can't make her love me.

Love can't conquer anything. Love can't make a scholar into

Summary

This quote challenges the popular notion that love has the ability to triumph over any obstacle. It emphasizes that love alone cannot transform someone's inherent qualities or mandate their actions. It affirms that love cannot force reciprocity; loving someone does not guarantee that they will love you in return. Ultimately, the quote highlights the limitations of love and reminds us that it is necessary to accept the boundaries and complexities that exist within relationships.

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By Orson Scott Card

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