Your work is first, learning is first, winning is everything because without it there is nothing.

Human beings are free except when humanity needs them. Maybe humanity needs you. To do something. Maybe humanity needs me—to find out what you're good for. We might both do despicable things, Ender, but if humankind survives, then we were good tools.

I love you Ender. More than ever. No matter what you decide.

I will remember this, thought Ender, when I am defeated. To keep dignity, and give honor where it's due, so that defeat is not disgrace. And I hope I don't have to do it often.

You're a monster. Thanks. Does this mean I get a raise? No, just a medal. The budget isn't inexhaustable.

As long as you keep getting born, it's alright to die some times.

The univers is statistically more likely to be ironic than not.