In my view, suicide is not really a wish for life to end.'What is it then?'It is the only way a powerless person can find to make everybody else look away from his shame. The wish is not to die, but to hide.

πŸ“– Orson Scott Card

🌍 American  |  πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’Ό Writer

πŸŽ‚ August 24, 1951
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In "Ender's Shadow," Orson Scott Card presents a poignant perspective on suicide. The quote expresses that suicide is less about the desire to end one's life and more about a struggle with shame and powerlessness. Individuals may resort to this tragic act as a means to divert attention from their internal battles, symbolizing a plea for help rather than a true wish for death.

This insight highlights the complex emotions surrounding...

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