The gods' most savage curses come upon us as answers to our own prayers. Prayer is a dangerous business.

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

All true wealth is biological.

Colonel Otto, do you have a, perhaps, fuller and more detailed account than your preliminary one of why my Imperial Security building is now largely an underground installation? From a technical perspective.

One step at a time, I can walk around the world. Watch me.

History does not so much repeat as echo, I suppose.

Honesty is the only way with anyone, when you'll be so close as to be living inside each other's skins.