Quote by Orson Scott Card

Hey, you're getting to be almost worth how much it costs to feed you. Good thing, 'cause I got no plan to eat less.

Hey, you're getting to be almost worth how much it costs to

Summary

This quote sarcastically suggests that the person being referred to is slowly starting to prove their value by becoming more valuable than the cost of feeding them. The speaker humorously points out that it is fortunate, as they have no intention of reducing their consumption. It playfully emphasizes the importance of a person's worth being proportionate to their expenses while also showcasing the speaker's humorous and maybe slightly selfish nature.

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By Orson Scott Card

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