“ When you give each other everything, it becomes an even trade. Each wins all. ”
Reputation is what other people know about you. Honor is what you know about yourself.
~ Lois Mcmaster Bujold
Suicidal glory is the luxury of the irresponsible.
[Koudelka] looked back, You?! I know you! You trust beyond reason![Cordelia] met his eyes steadily, Yes, it's how I get results beyond hope, as you may recall.
Think of the glory. Think of your reputation. Think how great it'll look on your next resume.On my cenotaph, you mean. Nobody will be able to collect enough of my scattered atoms to bury. You going to cover my funeral expenses, son?Splendidly. Banners, dancing girls, and enough beer to float your coffin to Valhalla.- Miles coaxing Ky Tung to agree to an almost suicidal mission
