Quote by Orson Scott Card
We thought we were the only thinking beings in the universe, until we met you, but never did we dream that thought could arise from the lonely animals who cannot dream each other's dreams
Summary
This quote emphasizes the surprise and awe of discovering that there are other intelligent beings in the universe. The speaker initially believed that their own species was the only one capable of thinking and consciousness. However, meeting another intelligent species shattered this notion. Furthermore, the speaker acknowledges that they never imagined that other beings, who lack the ability to understand and empathize with each other's experiences, could also possess thoughtful minds. Overall, the quote highlights the limitless potential for diverse forms of intelligence and challenges our assumptions about the breadth of possibilities for intelligent life.
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