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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Maybe that's all demons ever are. People like us, doing things without even knowing what we're doing.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote suggests that demons are often just misguided individuals acting without self-awareness.
In this quote by Orson Scott Card, the speaker reflects on the nature of 'demons', proposing that they may not be mythical or otherworldly entities but rather ordinary people who engage in harmful actions without understanding the impact of their behavior. This highlights a philosophical perspective on morality and human behavior, suggesting that ignorance and lack of self-awareness can lead to destructive actions that might be labeled as 'demonic'.
Themes
DemonsSelf-AwarenessMoralityIgnoranceHuman Behavior
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about ethics, this quote can emphasize the importance of understanding our actions.
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