“If you don't want to be noticed, you don't use a Star Destroyer.”
―
Timothy Zahn,
Heir to the Empire
“Without trust, there can be no genuine peace. Neither in politics, nor in the quiet individuality of the heart and spirit.” ― Timothy Zahn, Vision of the Future
“You're not the last of the old Jedi, Luke, you're the first of the new” ― Timothy Zahn, Heir to the Empire
“I've found that what most people call luck is often little more than raw talent combined with the ability to make the most of opportunities. (Talon Karrde)” ― Timothy Zahn, Heir to the Empire
“It is said that one should keep one's allies within view, and one's enemies within reach.A valid statement. One must be able to read an ally's strengths, so as to determine how to best use them. One must similarly be able to read his enemy's weaknesses, so as to determine how to best defeat him.But what of friends?There is no accepted answer, perhaps true friendship is so exceedingly rare. But I had formulated my own.A friend need not be kept within sight or within reach. A friend must be allowed the freedom to find and follow his own path. If one is fortunate, those paths will for a time join. But if paths separate, it is comforting to know that a friend still graces the universe with his skills, and his viewpoint, and his present. For if one is remembered by a friend, one is never truly gone.” ― Timothy Zahn, Thrawn
“Still, even when false, legends can be most informative.” ― Timothy Zahn, Thrawn
“Do you know the difference between an error and a mistake, Ensign?”The entire bridge had gone deathly still. Colclazure swallowed again, his face starting to go pale. “No, sir.”“Anyone can make an error, Ensign. But that error doesn’t become a mistake until you refuse to correct it.” ― Timothy Zahn, Heir to the Empire
“A friend need not be kept either within sight or within reach. A friend must be allowed the freedom to find and follow his own path. If one is fortunate, those paths will for a time join. But if the paths separate, it is comforting to know that a friend still graces the universe with his skills, and his viewpoint, and his presence. For if one is remembered by a friend, one is never truly gone.” ― Timothy Zahn, Thrawn
“When you understand a species' art, you understand that species.” ― Timothy Zahn, Heir to the Empire
“There are things in the universe that are simply and purely evil. A warrior does not seek to understand them, or to compromise with them. He seeks only to obliterate them.” ― Timothy Zahn, Thrawn
“Governments and entire planets are important, Threepio. But when you sift everything down, they're all just made of people.” ― Timothy Zahn, Heir to the Empire
“Failure to act always brings consequences. But sometimes, those consequences can be turned to one’s advantage.” ― Timothy Zahn, Star Wars: Thrawn
“The choices of one shape the futures of all.” ― Timothy Zahn
“A great tactician creates plans. A good tactician recognizes the soundness of a plan presented on him. A fair tactician must see the plan succeed before offering approval.Those with no tactical ability at all may never understand or accept it. Nor will such people understand or accept the tactician. To those without that ability, those who posses it are a mystery.And when a mind is too deficient in understanding, the resulting gap is often filled with with resentment.” ― Timothy Zahn, Star Wars: Thrawn
“Fear and anger, Yoda had often warned him, were slaves to the dark side. Vaguely, Luke wondered which side curiosity served.” ― Timothy Zahn, Heir to the Empire
“I’ve found that what most people call luck is often little more than raw talent combined with the ability to make the most of opportunities.” ― Timothy Zahn, Heir to the Empire
“Multiple species, with multiple viewpoints and racial philosophies, simply cannot hold power together for long. The dominant voice must certainly be wise enough to adopt ideas and methods from its allies and member peoples. But there must be a dominant voice, or there is only chaos. In this part of the galaxy, that voice is the Empire."-Thrawn” ― Timothy Zahn, Star Wars: Choices of One
“the best path didn’t have to be quick as long as it was correct.” ― Timothy Zahn, Star Wars: Thrawn
“My point is that true leaders...understand the possible consequences of their decisions, and are willing to bear that weight. The question is whether that's a step you're willing to take."-Carlist Rieekan” ― Timothy Zahn, Star Wars: Choices of One
“Without trust, there can be no genuine peace. Neither in politics, nor in the quiet individuality of the heart and spirit.” ― Timothy Zahn, Vision of the Future
“You're not the last of the old Jedi, Luke, you're the first of the new” ― Timothy Zahn, Heir to the Empire
“I've found that what most people call luck is often little more than raw talent combined with the ability to make the most of opportunities. (Talon Karrde)” ― Timothy Zahn, Heir to the Empire
“It is said that one should keep one's allies within view, and one's enemies within reach.A valid statement. One must be able to read an ally's strengths, so as to determine how to best use them. One must similarly be able to read his enemy's weaknesses, so as to determine how to best defeat him.But what of friends?There is no accepted answer, perhaps true friendship is so exceedingly rare. But I had formulated my own.A friend need not be kept within sight or within reach. A friend must be allowed the freedom to find and follow his own path. If one is fortunate, those paths will for a time join. But if paths separate, it is comforting to know that a friend still graces the universe with his skills, and his viewpoint, and his present. For if one is remembered by a friend, one is never truly gone.” ― Timothy Zahn, Thrawn
“Still, even when false, legends can be most informative.” ― Timothy Zahn, Thrawn
“Do you know the difference between an error and a mistake, Ensign?”The entire bridge had gone deathly still. Colclazure swallowed again, his face starting to go pale. “No, sir.”“Anyone can make an error, Ensign. But that error doesn’t become a mistake until you refuse to correct it.” ― Timothy Zahn, Heir to the Empire
“A friend need not be kept either within sight or within reach. A friend must be allowed the freedom to find and follow his own path. If one is fortunate, those paths will for a time join. But if the paths separate, it is comforting to know that a friend still graces the universe with his skills, and his viewpoint, and his presence. For if one is remembered by a friend, one is never truly gone.” ― Timothy Zahn, Thrawn
“When you understand a species' art, you understand that species.” ― Timothy Zahn, Heir to the Empire
“There are things in the universe that are simply and purely evil. A warrior does not seek to understand them, or to compromise with them. He seeks only to obliterate them.” ― Timothy Zahn, Thrawn
“Governments and entire planets are important, Threepio. But when you sift everything down, they're all just made of people.” ― Timothy Zahn, Heir to the Empire
“Failure to act always brings consequences. But sometimes, those consequences can be turned to one’s advantage.” ― Timothy Zahn, Star Wars: Thrawn
“The choices of one shape the futures of all.” ― Timothy Zahn
“A great tactician creates plans. A good tactician recognizes the soundness of a plan presented on him. A fair tactician must see the plan succeed before offering approval.Those with no tactical ability at all may never understand or accept it. Nor will such people understand or accept the tactician. To those without that ability, those who posses it are a mystery.And when a mind is too deficient in understanding, the resulting gap is often filled with with resentment.” ― Timothy Zahn, Star Wars: Thrawn
“Fear and anger, Yoda had often warned him, were slaves to the dark side. Vaguely, Luke wondered which side curiosity served.” ― Timothy Zahn, Heir to the Empire
“I’ve found that what most people call luck is often little more than raw talent combined with the ability to make the most of opportunities.” ― Timothy Zahn, Heir to the Empire
“Multiple species, with multiple viewpoints and racial philosophies, simply cannot hold power together for long. The dominant voice must certainly be wise enough to adopt ideas and methods from its allies and member peoples. But there must be a dominant voice, or there is only chaos. In this part of the galaxy, that voice is the Empire."-Thrawn” ― Timothy Zahn, Star Wars: Choices of One
“the best path didn’t have to be quick as long as it was correct.” ― Timothy Zahn, Star Wars: Thrawn
“My point is that true leaders...understand the possible consequences of their decisions, and are willing to bear that weight. The question is whether that's a step you're willing to take."-Carlist Rieekan” ― Timothy Zahn, Star Wars: Choices of One
