Quote by Orson Scott Card

I carry the seeds of death within me and plant them wherever I linger long enough to love.

I carry the seeds of death within me and plant them wherever

Summary

In this quote, the speaker metaphorically expresses the transient nature of life and its inherent fragility. The mention of carrying "the seeds of death" signifies the unpredictable and destructive elements present within human existence. The act of "planting them wherever I linger long enough to love" suggests that the speaker's encounters and relationships have the potential to end in sadness or loss. This quote reminds us of the impermanence of life and the inevitable encounters with both joy and sorrow through our connections with others.

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Death Love Depressing

By Orson Scott Card

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