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

There's only one thing that will make them stop hating you. And that's being so good at what you do that they can't ignore you

I always think of books as being like people. Even the dull ones are worthy of decent respect, but you don't have to seek them out and spend time with them.

In a way she actually preferred Peter to other people because of this. He always acted out of intelligent self-interest.

Perhaps every writer who thoroughly creates a fictional world will inevitably create a mirror of his own time and yet also create a world that no one else but him has ever visited.

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 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.