Quote by Orson Scott Card

The future is a hundred thousand threads, but the past is a fabric that can never be rewoven.

The future is a hundred thousand threads, but the past is a

Summary

This quote suggests that the future is full of endless possibilities and potential, represented by the "hundred thousand threads." It implies that the future is malleable and can be shaped according to our actions and decisions. On the other hand, the past is permanent and cannot be changed, symbolized by the "fabric that can never be rewoven." It highlights the importance of embracing the present and focusing on shaping a better future, rather than dwelling on the past which is unchangeable.

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By Orson Scott Card

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