No,” said his father, "you don't have to smile. But if you're really asking for advice from my accumulated experience, I'm saying Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards. (Lois McMaster Bujold)

No,” said his father, "you don't have to smile. But if you're really asking for advice from my accumulated experience, I'm saying Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards.

Lois McMaster Bujold

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