The dead cannot cry out for justice. It is a duty of the living to do so for them.
Aim high. You may still miss the target, but at least you won’t shoot your foot off.
Don’t wish to be normal. Wish to be yourself. To the hilt. Find out what you’re best at, and develop it, and hopscotch your weaknesses. Wish to be great at whatever you are.
Reputation is what other people know about you. Honor is what you know about yourself.
I planned my life by the hour as closely as one plans a year, and no further than an hour.
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
Stand before his grave and use your gift of breath to complain of your limited time. If you dare.