Quote by Orson Scott Card

Once he had been so formidable that he was surrounded by enemies. Now even his enemies has lost interest in him. What clearer sign of failure could you find than that?

Once he had been so formidable that he was surrounded by ene

Summary

This quote emphasizes the protagonist's downfall from a position of power to one of insignificance. It suggests that the protagonist was once a force to be reckoned with, as evidenced by the number of enemies surrounding him. However, the fact that even these enemies have now lost interest signifies his failure. This shift highlights the protagonist's loss of influence, reputation, and relevancy, highlighting the extent of his defeat and suggesting that there is no clearer indication of failure than to be abandoned and forgotten by once formidable adversaries.

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Failure Enemies

By Orson Scott Card

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