Quote by Orson Scott Card

Here's my throat. I carry no weapon. You could have killed me at any time, even when I knew you were my enemy. Why did you need to deceive me into trusting you first? Were you afraid that death wouldn't bother me enough, unless I felt betrayed?

Here's my throat. I carry no weapon. You could have killed m

Summary

In this quote, the speaker reflects on the deceptive actions of their enemy. They question why their enemy chose to gain their trust before potentially causing harm. The speaker wonders if their enemy felt that simply killing them would not impact them as deeply unless they also experienced the feeling of betrayal. They express their vulnerability by offering their throat as a symbol of trust and emphasizing their confusion as to why deception was necessary in this situation.

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By Orson Scott Card

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