Gods play games with the fates of men. But first they have to get all the pieces on the board and look all over the place for the dice.
Terry PratchettBut the helmet had gold decoration, and the bespoke armorers had made a new gleaming breastplate with useless gold ornamentation on it. Sam Vimes felt like a class traitor every time he wore it. He hated being thought of as one of those people that wore stupid ornamental armor. It was gilt by association.
Terry PratchettI don't see what's so triffic about creating people as people and then gettin' upset 'cos they act like people.
Terry PratchettMost armies are in fact run by their sergeants - the officers are there just to give things a bit of tone and prevent warfare becoming a mere lower-class brawl.
Terry Pratchett