This is how humans are: We question all our beliefs, except for the ones that we really believe in, and those we never think to question.

Make friends. Be a leader. Kiss butts if you have to, but if the other guys despise you-you know what I mean?

I'm crazy," said Ender. "But I think I'm OK.

I looked for perfection, and I found something better.

One bachelor is an irritation. Ten thousand bachelors are a war.

Who would I be, if other good souls did not make up for my shortcomings?

Ender Wiggin must believe that no matter what happens, no adult will ever, ever step in to help him in any way.