Miles clutched Quinn's elbow. "Don't Panic." "I'm not panicking," Quinn observed, "I'm watching you panic. It's more entertaining .

Miles added it to his life's lessons list. Call it Rule 27B. Never make key tactical decisions while having electro-convulsive seizures.

Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards.

When you give each other everything, it becomes an even trade. Each wins all.

An honor is not diminished for being shared.

The Imperial Service could win a war without coffee, but would prefer not to have to.

Our children change us... whether they live or not.