Once he had been so formidable that he was surrounded by enemies. Now even his enemies has lost interest in him. What clearer sign of failure could you find than that?
Orson Scott Card Connected to the Carolinas
Source
Chapter 1 “Nueva Barcelona” (p. 19).
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- The Crystal City (2003)
- year
- 2003
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- p. 19
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