“So a scientist and an engineer are tossed into separate rooms, stocked with tools and parts, and told that they aren't allowed out until they've produced a working prototype for a radio receiver. After two days, the scientist has covered the walls in scribbling and looks like a mad man, raving about how not only is it impossible to build a receiver with the parts given but that he's proven that radio is theoretically impossible anyway. When they check on the engineer, they find that he'd built the receiver in less than a day, fashioned a crude speaker and antenna, and had found a radio broadcast he liked and hadn't bothered to tell them he'd finished.”
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Joshua Dalzelle
“Jackson bit back the retort he had about how high and mighty ideals were fine … until you were staring down the barrel of a gun with nothing to defend yourself but sanctimony and self-righteousness.” ― Joshua Dalzelle, Counterstrike
“Each of us, no matter how brave, always leaves ourselves an acceptable margin of error and a relief valve for when things go to shit,” ― Joshua Dalzelle, The Enemy Within
“It started off tame enough, but then Crusher said we couldn’t handle the games his people played, so Twingo challenged him to play what he called ‘Stollanari Arm Wrestling’. He had Crusher make a fist and told him to pull it towards him with all his strength while he held onto it with both of his own hands. If he could get his fist out, he won.” ― Joshua Dalzelle, Omega Force Series Omnibus
“Again, enthusiastic would incorrectly label me as a warmonger or battle junkie,” Ortiz said. “I am a warrior and a soldier. If there’s to be a knock-down drag-out match for our right to exist, then yes… I want to be at the tip of the spear. “Can none of you see it? Win or lose, we’re living in legendary times. Our actions will determine the fate of our entire species, and the choices we make, or don’t make, will ring through history for centuries. So no, I am not enthusiastic, but I am willing to accept the challenge that’s been given us. What is the point of being alive if only to exist and consume? The universe has asked if we are worthy. How will we answer that question? That’s all I’m saying.” ― Joshua Dalzelle, Call to Arms
“I think your theory about the target and mission profile is solid," Mok said after absorbing Jason's brief rundown of the data. "But what's actionable here?” ― Joshua Dalzelle, Rebellion
“While we justified our inaction we failed to see that it was also our responsibility to address the Phage simply because we were the only ones able to do so.” ― Joshua Dalzelle, Counterstrike
“In Parliament, we have meetings to talk about the possibility of planning a meeting.” ― Joshua Dalzelle, Battleground
“Logistics wins wars,” ― Joshua Dalzelle, Boneshaker
“every man is responsible for his own actions and the consequences or rewards they may bring.” ― Joshua Dalzelle, Soldiers of Fortune
“In the end, Jacob would have to come to terms with his father in his own time, and all Jason could do was wait and hope that, eventually, the two of them could have some sort of relationship.” ― Joshua Dalzelle, To Hell and Back
“What I learned during this time is that, for the most part, people don't truly hate each other. It's the governments that sow discord, encourage people to distrust and fear those who come from someplace else. Large groups are easier to control if you give them two things: something to fear, and a solution to protect them from it. With those two things, people are willing to turn over control of much of their lives to a government.” ― Joshua Dalzelle, Battleground
“He wasn't fighting to save what was already lost, he was fighting to make sure the people had a future determined by themselves not self-appointed rulers who took it by force.” ― Joshua Dalzelle, Empire
“Great,” Jason grumbled. “If you hear a loud, girlish scream that is suddenly cut short, don’t bother running in. Just come and get what’s left of me and toss the remains out an airlock.” ― Joshua Dalzelle, Return of the Archon
“Large groups are easier to control if you give them two things: something to fear, and a solution to protect them from it. With those two things, people are willing to turn over control of much of their lives to a government.” ― Joshua Dalzelle, Battleground
“Sometimes what was right didn't necessarily align with what was correct.” ― Joshua Dalzelle, Destroyer
“Did you know you can bruise your balls by falling onto your back hard enough?” ― Joshua Dalzelle, Boneshaker
“We fight amongst ourselves over political and theological differences.” ― Joshua Dalzelle, Omega Rising
“Just having a little fun," Crusher said, putting his knives away. "Fun?" Burke asked. "You stabbed this man in the ass!" "His buddy did that." Crusher pointed at Murph. "No idea why. Seemed weird to me, too." "Not to be a whiner about this, but I'm pretty sure I need medical attention," MG said.” ― Joshua Dalzelle, Vapor Trails
“Jackson bit back the retort he had about how high and mighty ideals were fine … until you were staring down the barrel of a gun with nothing to defend yourself but sanctimony and self-righteousness.” ― Joshua Dalzelle, Counterstrike
“Each of us, no matter how brave, always leaves ourselves an acceptable margin of error and a relief valve for when things go to shit,” ― Joshua Dalzelle, The Enemy Within
“It started off tame enough, but then Crusher said we couldn’t handle the games his people played, so Twingo challenged him to play what he called ‘Stollanari Arm Wrestling’. He had Crusher make a fist and told him to pull it towards him with all his strength while he held onto it with both of his own hands. If he could get his fist out, he won.” ― Joshua Dalzelle, Omega Force Series Omnibus
“Again, enthusiastic would incorrectly label me as a warmonger or battle junkie,” Ortiz said. “I am a warrior and a soldier. If there’s to be a knock-down drag-out match for our right to exist, then yes… I want to be at the tip of the spear. “Can none of you see it? Win or lose, we’re living in legendary times. Our actions will determine the fate of our entire species, and the choices we make, or don’t make, will ring through history for centuries. So no, I am not enthusiastic, but I am willing to accept the challenge that’s been given us. What is the point of being alive if only to exist and consume? The universe has asked if we are worthy. How will we answer that question? That’s all I’m saying.” ― Joshua Dalzelle, Call to Arms
“I think your theory about the target and mission profile is solid," Mok said after absorbing Jason's brief rundown of the data. "But what's actionable here?” ― Joshua Dalzelle, Rebellion
“While we justified our inaction we failed to see that it was also our responsibility to address the Phage simply because we were the only ones able to do so.” ― Joshua Dalzelle, Counterstrike
“In Parliament, we have meetings to talk about the possibility of planning a meeting.” ― Joshua Dalzelle, Battleground
“Logistics wins wars,” ― Joshua Dalzelle, Boneshaker
“every man is responsible for his own actions and the consequences or rewards they may bring.” ― Joshua Dalzelle, Soldiers of Fortune
“In the end, Jacob would have to come to terms with his father in his own time, and all Jason could do was wait and hope that, eventually, the two of them could have some sort of relationship.” ― Joshua Dalzelle, To Hell and Back
“What I learned during this time is that, for the most part, people don't truly hate each other. It's the governments that sow discord, encourage people to distrust and fear those who come from someplace else. Large groups are easier to control if you give them two things: something to fear, and a solution to protect them from it. With those two things, people are willing to turn over control of much of their lives to a government.” ― Joshua Dalzelle, Battleground
“He wasn't fighting to save what was already lost, he was fighting to make sure the people had a future determined by themselves not self-appointed rulers who took it by force.” ― Joshua Dalzelle, Empire
“Great,” Jason grumbled. “If you hear a loud, girlish scream that is suddenly cut short, don’t bother running in. Just come and get what’s left of me and toss the remains out an airlock.” ― Joshua Dalzelle, Return of the Archon
“Large groups are easier to control if you give them two things: something to fear, and a solution to protect them from it. With those two things, people are willing to turn over control of much of their lives to a government.” ― Joshua Dalzelle, Battleground
“Sometimes what was right didn't necessarily align with what was correct.” ― Joshua Dalzelle, Destroyer
“Did you know you can bruise your balls by falling onto your back hard enough?” ― Joshua Dalzelle, Boneshaker
“We fight amongst ourselves over political and theological differences.” ― Joshua Dalzelle, Omega Rising
“Just having a little fun," Crusher said, putting his knives away. "Fun?" Burke asked. "You stabbed this man in the ass!" "His buddy did that." Crusher pointed at Murph. "No idea why. Seemed weird to me, too." "Not to be a whiner about this, but I'm pretty sure I need medical attention," MG said.” ― Joshua Dalzelle, Vapor Trails
