tl;dr (somebody had to say it)

tl;dr

(somebody had to say it)

To choose to act is to commit oneself to a course, with all its unpredictable consequences. A project, especially as it involves others, becomes a thing in itself, which grows beyond its originators. I sometimes wonder whether Ace had any idea at the outset what forces and personalities his HQ would involve.

Hope Ace has no (significant) regets, and the bennies always outweigh the hassles.