Quote by Orson Scott Card

It occurred to me that if my friends were loathsome, perhaps I needed to learn from my enemies.

It occurred to me that if my friends were loathsome, perhaps

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This quote suggests that the speaker acknowledges the negative qualities and behaviors of their friends. In response, they contemplate the idea of learning from their enemies. It implies that the speaker is open to finding lessons and insights from those who are in opposition to them or have qualities they dislike. This quote encourages a mindset of growth and reflection, indicating a willingness to broaden one's perspective by exploring alternative sources of knowledge and experience.

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