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.

We people only live on the top, like the bugs that live on the scum of the still water near the shore.

At last he came to a door, with these words in glowing emeralds:

THE END OF THE WORLD

He did not hesitate. He opened the door and stepped through.

Remember, the enemy's gate is down.

Don't judge me until you understand me. You can't understand me if you've already judged me.

Ender Wiggin isn't a killer. He just wins—thoroughly.