He would always speak the language of the heart with an awkward foreign accent.

the seed of doubt was there, and it stayed, and every now and then sent out a little root. It changed everything, to have that seed growing. It made Ender listen more carefully to what people meant, instead of what they said. It made him wise.

because if you can’t kill then you are always subject to those who can, and nothing and no one will ever save you.

We're all trying to decide whether your scores up there are a miracle or a mistake." "A habit.

It is a common trait of primates to become submissive and even worshipful toward one who has the power to kill them.

Laws against homosexual behavior should remain on the books, not to be indiscriminately enforced against anyone who happens to be caught violating them, but to be used when necessary to send a clear message that those who flagrantly violate society's regulation of sexual behavior cannot be permitted to remain as acceptable, equal citizens within that society.

Thanks from keeping me from being a liar," said Nikolai. "What?" "About your having diarrhea." "For you I'd get dysentery." "Now that's friendship.