Quote by Orson Scott Card

I began to suspect that the ultimate sacrifice isn't death after all; the ultimate sacrifice is willingly bearing the fullest penalty for your own actions.

I began to suspect that the ultimate sacrifice isn't death a

Summary

This quote suggests that the greatest sacrifice one can make is not necessarily giving up their life, but rather accepting complete responsibility for their own choices and facing the consequences that come with them. It highlights the idea that true sacrifice involves taking ownership of one's actions and enduring the full weight of the penalties that result, even when it may be difficult or painful to do so.

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By Orson Scott Card

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