Quote by Orson Scott Card

What a waste of time to be posthumously famous.

What a waste of time to be posthumously famous.

Summary

This quote expresses the sentiment that gaining fame after death is futile and meaningless. It suggests that the pursuit of posthumous fame is a waste of time because the recognition and adulation that come with it cannot be truly experienced or appreciated by the person who has passed away. Thus, the quote implies that it is more valuable to seek recognition and fulfillment in the present, rather than longing for recognition in the afterlife.

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