Quote by Orson Scott Card

I had seen the princess and let her lie there unawakened, because the happily ever after was so damnably much work.

I had seen the princess and let her lie there unawakened, be

Summary

This quote reflects the speaker's reluctance to pursue a romantic relationship with the princess due to the challenging efforts needed to maintain a "happily ever after" scenario. The speaker implies that their initial infatuation waned when they realized the significant commitment and effort involved in maintaining a fulfilling and successful relationship. It highlights a sense of laziness or unwillingness to invest time and energy in order to achieve the expected romantic ending typically associated with fairytales.

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By Orson Scott Card

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