Think of the glory. Think of your reputation. Think how great it'll lo…

Lois McMaster Bujold
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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 ✨ Lois McMaster Bujold (1990). Vorkosigan's Game
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Do it for yourself. The universe will be around to collect its cut later. ✨ Lois McMaster Bujold (2002). Miles Errant, p.522, Baen Books
The gods' most savage curses come upon us as answers to our own prayers. Prayer is a dangerous business. ✨ The Curse of Chalion. Book by Lois McMaster Bujold, p. 94, 2000.
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But have you ever overheard two women discussing men? Men are crude liars, comparing their drabs, but women - I'd rather have [an] anatomist dissect me alive than to listen to the things the ladies s … ▶
Honesty is the only way with anyone, when you'll be so close as to be living inside each other's skins. ✨ Lois McMaster Bujold (2000). A Civil Campaign, p.165, Baen Books

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