Quote by Orson Scott Card

Maybe if I could bear my life as it is for one day, for one hour, for one minute, I could forget my wish to be something else.

Maybe if I could bear my life as it is for one day, for one

Summary

This quote reflects the desire to escape from one's current circumstances and long for an alternative life. It suggests that if the speaker could fully experience the difficult moments of their own existence, they might come to appreciate and accept their current reality, realizing that constantly yearning to be something different only perpetuates dissatisfaction. The words express a longing for self-acceptance and contentment, implying that embracing the present moment and shedding the desire for alternatives can lead to a greater sense of fulfillment.

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Life

By Orson Scott Card

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