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Maybe we're the fools, for thinking we know things. Maybe humans are the only ones who can deal with the fact that nothing can ever be known at all.
Orson Scott Card
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Orson Scott Card
Age: 73
Born: 1951
Born: August 24
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Make friends. Be a leader. Kiss butts if you have to, but if the other guys despise you-you know what I mean?
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I will never hurt you. I will always help you. If you are hungry Ill give you my food. If you are frightened I am your friend. I love you now. And love does not end.
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When both parties are lying and they both know the other party's lying, it comes powerful close to being the same thing as telling the truth.
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