If the truth doesn't save us, what does that say about us? - Lois McMaster Bujold

Was winning all he really wanted? Or did he still want also to be seen to have won? And by whom?

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

“‘Most men,’” he quoted, “‘are of naught more use in their lives but as machines for turning food into shit.’”
Ivan cocked an eyebrow at him. “Who said that? Your grandfather?”
“Leonardo da Vinci,” Miles returned primly. But was compelled to add, “Grandfather quoted it to me, though.”