Quote by Orson Scott Card

The vision of the gods without the power of the gods. What a terrible gift. A glorious gift.

The vision of the gods without the power of the gods. What a

Summary

This quote highlights the idea that having a grand vision or clarity of purpose is often both a tremendous blessing and a daunting burden. It suggests that having the ability to see or understand a divine vision or higher purpose without having the means or authority to fulfill it can be a terrible or frustrating gift. However, it also implies that it is ultimately a glorious gift because such vision allows one to glimpse the potential for greatness and to strive to bring that vision to fruition by finding the necessary power or resources.

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Power Vision Gifts

By Orson Scott Card

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