Honest Advisor/Quotes

Emperor Gregor: I want to be in on the fight. Probably the only chance I'll have in my life for real risk.
Miles Vorkosigan: What, the risk you run every day from lunatic assassins isn't enough thrill for you? You want more?
Emperor Gregor: Active, not passive. Real service.
Miles: If-in your judgement-the best and most vital service you can give everyone else risking their lives here is as a minor field officer, I will of course support you to the best of my ability.
Emperor Gregor: Ouch, You can turn a phrase like a knife you know?

—Miles Vorkosigan rebukes the Emperor of Barrayar for youthful foolishness before a battle in The Vor Game