You want to beat Peter? she asked No, he answered Beat the buggers. Th…

Orson Scott Card
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You want to beat Peter? she asked No, he answered Beat the buggers. Then come home and see who notices Peter Wiggen anymore. Look him in the eye when all the world loves and reveres you. That'll be defeat in his eyes, Ender, thats how you win You don't understand he said Yes i do No you don't. I don't want to beat Peter Then what do you want? I want him to love me
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