I realized that everything important in sci-fi showed up in the magazines first. It's the proving ground for new writers and new ideas.

Whoop-de-do," said Ram. "What?" "I'm celebrating." "Was that irony or loss of mental function?" asked the expendable. "Was that a rhetorical questions, a bit of humor, or a sign that you are losing confidence in me?" "I have no confidence in you, Ram," said the expendable. "Well, thanks." "You're welcome.

You understand that the piggies are animals, and you no more condemn them for murdering Libo and Pipo than you condemn a cabra for shewing up capim." That's right," said Miro. Ender smiled. "And that's why you'll never learn anything from them. Because you think of them as animals.

Take me home, he said silently to Graff. In my dream you said you loved me. Take me home

The only people who think children are carefree are the ones who've forgotten their own childhood.

When there aren't any smart decisions, I suppose you just have to pick the stupid decision you like best.

I always tell the truth about what I’m selling, and then nobody buys it.