Metaphors have a way of holding the most truth in the least space.

I have never resisted the lord in my life, and I never will. But I'm not so hungry for dialogue with him that I have to make up his part as well as my own.

a lot of human behavior was really acting out our responses to dangers long past.

Laws against homosexual behavior should remain on the books.

I doubt that America will come to Europe again. You'll be on your own against militant Islam.

I don't care if I pass your test, I don't care if I follow your rules. If you can cheat, so can I. I won't let you beat me unfairly - I'll beat you unfairly first. - Ender

Oh, I'll live Ender's life, too. It's so much more interesting than my own." ~Val