“Your pleasure, my lord?” he inquired nervously. To be anywhere but here, doing anything but this. - Lois McMaster Bujold

Don’t promote your troubles beyond your rank.

By far the most dangerous animal on the planet was an invasive species of ape.

“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’re going to cover my funeral expenses, son?”
“Splendidly. Banners, dancing girls, and enough beer to float your coffin to Valhalla.”
Tung sighed. “Make it plum wine to float the boat, eh? Drink the beer.”