Quote by Orson Scott Card

How could I hurt her? She'd have to love me before I could do that.

How could I hurt her? She'd have to love me before I could d

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker believes the only way they could cause harm or hurt someone is if that person already has feelings of love for them. It implies that intent alone is not enough to hurt someone, and there needs to be reciprocity or emotional investment in order for consequences to be felt. The quote may reflect the speaker's understanding that emotional vulnerability is necessary for impact and empathizes with the potential hurt of the other person.

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Love

By Orson Scott Card

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