The tribe is whatever we believe it is. If we say the tribe is all the Little Ones in the forest, and all the trees, then that is what the tribe is. Even though some of the oldest trees here came from warriors of two different tribes, fallen in battle. We become one tribe because we say we're one tribe." Ender marveled at his mind, this small raman [member of another sentient species]. How few humans were able to grasp this idea, or let it extend beyond the narrow confines of their tribe, their family, their nation.

Evil people naturally assume that you will use that power exactly as they would use it.

I've watched through his eyes, I've listened through his ears, and I tell you he's the one.

Once you get a brother, you don’t give him up easy.

In order to learn, one must change one's mind.

And then he thought: Is this how idiots rationalize their stupidity to themselves?

You're a monster. Thanks. Does this mean I get a raise? No, just a medal. The budget isn't inexhaustable.