day no. 16,639: dead men turn no tails

“The only hope you have is to accept the fact that you're already dead. The sooner you accept that, the sooner you'll be able to function as a soldier is supposed to function.” — Band of Brothers

Dead men turn no tails.

Those who aim to save their lives will lose them. Those who've already lost them will save them. Those trying to save their own skin turn tail, while those who've died to themselves ride it out. The sooner you accept the fact that you're already dead, the quicker you can manfully keep to your post. As long as you are attempting to deliver yourself, you are giving yourself over to treachery.  Those who love their lives will demonstrate that ultimate allegiance in betraying all other alliances. Those who are loyal to their own preservation will manifest their commitment in abandoning other commitments.