Quote by Orson Scott Card
If only we could have talked to you, the hive-queen said in Ender's words. But since it could not be, we ask only this: that you remember us, not as enemies, but as a tragic sisters, changed into fol shape by fate or God or evolution. If we had kissed, it would have been the miracle to make us human in each other's eyes. Instead we killed each other. But still we welcome you now as guestfriends. Come into our home, daughters of Earth; dwell in our tunnels, harvest our fields; what we cannot do, you are now our hands to do for us. Blossom, trees;ripen, fields; be warm for them, suns; be fertile for them, planets:they are our adopted daughters, and they have come home.
Summary
The quote reflects a plea for understanding and reconciliation from the hive-queen to humanity. Despite their violent past, the hive-queen wants to be remembered not as an enemy but as a tragic sister transformed by circumstances beyond their control. The hive-queen expresses remorse for the missed opportunity of connection and proposes a new bond between the two species. Offering a warm welcome, the hive-queen asks humanity to join them, to work together as guests and friends, and to fulfill tasks beyond their capabilities. The quote speaks to the power of forgiveness, acceptance, and the possibility of finding common ground despite past conflicts.
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