Ender didn't like fighting. He didn't like Peter's kind, the strong against the weak, and he didn't like his own kind either, the smart against the stupid.
Orson Scott CardShort stories are designed to deliver their impact in as few pages as possible. A tremendous amount is left out, and a good short story writer learns to include only the most essential information.
Orson Scott CardYou're a monster. Thanks. Does this mean I get a raise? No, just a medal. The budget isn't inexhaustable.
Orson Scott Card