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Meaning
The quote suggests that loyalty can transform separate beings into a stronger shared whole. It frames connection as something that creates a new identity beyond the individuals themselves. The final phrase emphasizes that this change cannot be fully explained in simple terms.
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Source
Children Of The Mind: Book 4 of the Ender Saga (2011)
Original Language & Translation
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The phrase appears in the book "Children Of The Mind: Book 4 of the Ender Saga (2011)" by Orson Scott Card (Google Books snippet); no earlier source was checked.
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About Orson Scott Card
American novelist and screenwriter, Orson Scott Card is best known for his speculative fiction, particularly the *Ender’s Game* series, which explores military strategy and moral dilemmas through the lens of children’s experiences. His work often blends hard science fiction with philosophical questions about power, ethics, and human nature.
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Books by Orson Scott Card
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1999
Speaker for the Dead
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