And enough for me that when my hand touched your shoulder, you leaned on me; and when you felt me slip away, you called my name.
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That was interesting, to find that it wasn't hunger that caused children to become bullies on the street. The bulliness was already in the child, and whatever the stakes were, they would find a way to act as they needed to act. … Intelligence and education, which all these children had, apparently didn't make any important difference in human nature.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote suggests that underlying nature influences behavior more than external factors like hunger or education.
Orson Scott Card's quote highlights the inherent tendencies within individuals, particularly in children, that drive their behaviors, such as bullying. Despite the presence of intelligence and education, these external influences do not alter the fundamental aspects of human nature, indicating that innate personality traits play a crucial role in shaping actions and interactions.
Themes
BullyingHuman NatureEducationBehaviorIntelligence
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a discussion about child behavior and influences in a school setting.
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