1,174 Quotes by Orson Scott Card

It is a common trait of primates to become submissive and even worshipful toward one who has the power to kill them.

So let me tell you what I think about gods. I think a real god is not going to be so scared or angry that he tries to keep other people down…A real god doesn’t care about control. A real god already has control of everything that needs controlling. Real gods would want to teach you how to be just like them.

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

God, our genes, our environment, or some stupid programmer keying in code at an ancient terminal - there's no way free will can ever exist if we as individuals are the result of some external cause.

I didn't want to see you." "They told me." "I was afraid that I'd still love you." "I hoped that you would.

Most victories came from instantly exploiting your enemy's stupid mistakes, and not from any particular brilliance in your own plan.

When I write fiction, I create characters whose views are not my own, and I allow them to be eloquent in defense of their, not my, views.

In war, everyone has their chance to bleed.

Unemployment is capitalism's way of getting you to plant a garden.