Ender didn't like fighting. He didn't like Peter's kind, the strong against the weak, and he didn't like his own kind either, the smart against the stupid.

If only we were wiser or better people, perhaps the gods would explain to us the mad, unbearable things they do.

Being young is an 18 year prison sentence for a crime your parents committed. But you do get time off for good behavior.

I fell into playwriting accidentally, took some classes in it, and also took creative writing classes, but I really didn't expect it to be a career because I didn't believe there was a way to make money as a playwright without being lucky and I didn't feel particularly lucky.

The Lord took twice the time making thee, Alvin Smith, cause it took that long to put the mischief in.

I will never hurt you. I will always help you. If you are hungry Ill give you my food. If you are frightened I am your friend. I love you now. And love does not end.

Writing sessions can last an hour or sixteen hours, depending on how it's going.