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Among my most prized possessions are words that I have never spoken.

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There was no doubt now in Ender's mind. There was no help for him. Whatever he faced, now and forever, no on ewould save him from it. Peter might be s...more

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They have influence, but no power." "In my experience, influence is power.

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The power to cause pain is the only power that matters, the power to kill and destroy, because if you can't kill then you are always subject to those ...more

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who would expect less?" she said. " You're a Wiggin." " Whatever that means." He said. " It means that you are going to make a difference in the world...more

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Panem et Circenses translates into 'Bread and Circuses.' The writer was saying that in return for full bellies and entertainment, his people had given...more

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In my experience, influence is power.

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The have influence, but no power.""In my experience, influence is power.

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Welcome to the human race. Nobody controls his own life, Ender. The best you can do is choose to fill the roles given you by good people, by people wh...more

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Because human nature never changes.

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Because these fools always look up for power. People above you, they never want to share power with you. Why you look to them? They give you nothing. ...more

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Let me tell you about gods," said Wiggin. "No matter how smart or strong you are, there's always somebody smarter or stronger, and when you run into s...more