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21 " Failure to act always brings consequences. But sometimes, those consequences can be turned to one’s advantage. "
― Timothy Zahn , Thrawn (Star Wars: Thrawn, #1)
22 " 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 (Star Wars: The Thrawn Trilogy, #1)
23 " 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. "
24 " one may need to undergo several regimens of training and sample several different professions before determining where one’s strongest talents lie. This is the driving force behind many life-path alterations. There are few sets of skills that match only one specific job. More often they are adaptable to many different professions. Sometimes, one can plan such a change. Other times, the change appears without warning. In both instances, one must be alert and carefully consider all options. Not every change is a step forward. — "
25 " Refusing to be intimidated, after all, didn’t mean deliberately asking for trouble. "
― Timothy Zahn , Dark Force Rising (Star Wars: The Thrawn Trilogy, #2)
26 " the best path didn’t have to be quick as long as it was correct. "
27 " Leadership is a role and a task that should never be aspired to lightly. Neither should loyalty be given without reason. "
28 " Confession, apology, and forgiveness, Aunt Beru had been fond of reminding him, were the tools friends used to break walls down into bridges. "
― Timothy Zahn , Vision of the Future (Star Wars: The Hand of Thrawn Duology, #2)
29 " Concentration, focus, long-term thinking—those are the qualities that separate a warrior from a mere flailing fighter. "
30 " One whose path has taken a new turn is often initially disoriented. But as time passes, and the path continues steadily in its new direction, there is a tendency to believe that it will remain so forever, with no further turns. "
31 " History is on the move, Captain. Those who cannot keep up will be left behind, to watch from a distance. "
― Timothy Zahn , The Last Command (Star Wars: The Thrawn Trilogy, #3)
32 " Sometimes a commander’s decisions must be made without regard for how they will be perceived,” Thrawn said. “What matters is that the commander does what is necessary for victory. "
33 " A great tactician creates plans. A good tactician recognizes the soundness of a plan presented to 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 "
34 " No one is immune from failure. All have tasted the bitterness of defeat and disappointment. A warrior must not dwell on that failure, but must learn from it and continue on. But "
35 " Learn about art, Captain,” Thrawn said, his voice almost dreamy. “When you understand a species’ art, you understand that species. "
36 " One is born with a unique set of talents and abilities. One must choose which of those talents to nurture, which to set aside for a time, which to ignore completely. Sometimes "
37 " Thrawn shrugged. "There are two ways to destroy a person, Jorj. Kill him, or ruin his reputation. "
― Timothy Zahn , Choices of One
38 " Mourning the loss of a friend and teacher was both fitting and honorable, but to dwell unnecessarily on that loss was to give the past too much power over the present. "
39 " And when a mind is too deficient in understanding, the resulting gap is often filled with resentment. — "
40 " It is never wrong to be curious. But it can sometimes be dangerous. "