Some prices are just too high, no matter how much you may want the prize. The one thing you can't trade for your heart's desire is your heart.

When you choose an action, you choose the consequences of that action.

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

Some men just aren't cut out for paternity. Better they should realize it before and not after they become responsible for a son.

I wanted to give you a victory. But by their essential nature triumphs can’t be given.

Anything worth achieving is worth overachieving.

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