“ Military leadership is a journey, not a destination. It is continually challenged, and must continually prove it self anew against fresh obstacles. Sometimes those obstacles are external events. Other… Timothy Zahn Star Wars: Thrawn
“ There are times in every commander's life when he must yield the stick of authority to a subordinate.Sometimes the reason is one of expertise, when the subordinate has skills the commander lacks. Some… Timothy Zahn Star Wars: Thrawn
“ I rule the Empire now. Not some long-dead Emperor; certainly not you. the only treason is defiance of my orders. Timothy Zahn
“ Grand Admiral Thrawn could perhaps have breathed the remaining sparks into an Imperial Victory. But Grand Admiral Thrawn was gone. Timothy Zahn
“ Each person has goals. Some goals are open, visible to all who care to observe. Others are more private, shared only with one's closest friends or associates.Some are dark secrets that one hopes will… Timothy Zahn Star Wars: Thrawn
“ You served too long under Lord Vader, Captain. I Have no qualms about accepting a useful idea merely because it wasn't my own. My position and ego are not at stake here. Timothy Zahn
“ All opponents are not necessarily enemies. But both enemies and opponents carry certain characteristics in common. Both perceive their opposite as an obstacle, or an opportunity, or a threat. Sometime… Timothy Zahn Star Wars: Thrawn