Quote by Orson Scott Card
What sort of arrogance did she have, even to imagine reaching back into the past and making changes? Who am I, she thought, if I dare to answer prayers intended for the gods?
Summary
This quote highlights the arrogance of the protagonist who questions her audacity in attempting to alter the past and interfere with divine matters. She grapples with her self-identity, contemplating her worthiness to respond to prayers meant for higher powers. The quote suggests that she recognizes the tremendous importance of the past and the role of gods, realizing the presumption and consequences of attempting to manipulate sacred events.