The danger that keeps me just a little frightened with every book I write, however, is that I'll overreach myself once too often and try to write a story that I'm just plain not talented or skilful enough to write. That's the dilemma every storyteller faces. It is painful to fail. But it is far sadder when a storyteller stops wanting to try.
Orson Scott CardAny decent person who knows what warfare is can never go into battle with a whole heart.
Orson Scott CardWe're like the wicked witch. We promise gingerbread, then eat the little brats alive.
Orson Scott Card