The world is made by the people who show up for the job.

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

The will to be stupid is a very powerful force, but there are always alternatives.

It's an ancient and honorable term for the final step in any engineering project. Turn it on, see if it smokes.

Ignorance is not stupidity, but it might as well be. And I do not like feeling stupid.

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

The world is made by the people who show up for the job.