As history shows us, when colonization is voluntary, people will self-select better than any testing system. Itโs like those foolish attempts to control immigration to American based on the traits that were deemed desirable, when in fact the only trait that defines Americans historically is โdescended from somebody willing to give up everything to live there.โ Willingness is the single most important test.
Orson Scott CardSo let me tell you what I think about gods. I think a real god is not going to be so scared or angry that he tries to keep other people downโฆA real god doesnโt care about control. A real god already has control of everything that needs controlling. Real gods would want to teach you how to be just like them.
Orson Scott CardHumans invent an imaginary lover and put that mask over the face of the body in their bed. That is the tragedy of language my friend. Those who know each other only through symbolic representations are forced to imagine each other. And because their imagination is imperfect, they are often wrong.
Orson Scott Card