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41 " A Jedi with ignited lightsaber, in Mara’s experience, was a sight that normally caused sentient beings to pause for a moment or two of sober reflection. "
― Timothy Zahn , Vision of the Future (Star Wars: The Hand of Thrawn Duology, #2)
42 " 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 "
― Timothy Zahn , Thrawn (Star Wars: Thrawn, #1)
43 " Some people will not respond to reason. Others refuse to consider alternatives to their normal pattern of behavior. In such cases, an unexpected breaking of one’s own patterns can be an effective tool. "
44 " I have no vision of any future, maitrakh. Not yours; not even mine. I was just thinking about children. Trying to imagine what it’s like to try to raise them. Wondering how much of their character a family can mold, and how much is innate in the children themselves." She hesitated. "Wondering if the evil in a family’s history can be erased, or whether it always passes itself on to each new generation. "
― Timothy Zahn , Dark Force Rising (Star Wars: The Thrawn Trilogy, #2)
45 " I had a plan, all right, ... I was also pretty sure no one on my list of allies was going to like it. "
― Timothy Zahn , Judgment at Proteus (Quadrail, #5)
46 " For the Jedi, there is no emotion; there is peace. "
― Timothy Zahn , Heir to the Empire (Star Wars: The Thrawn Trilogy, #1)
47 " For if one is remembered by a friend, one is never truly gone. — "
48 " Alliances are useful in some situations. In others, they are absolutely vital. But "
49 " All who hold positions of power fear or hate someone. Or something.” Arihnda "
50 " Fine,” Vanto said. The musculature of his throat relaxes partially, but not fully. “Personally, I’d be a lot more concerned about him, but that’s up to you. But I’m still the bottom man on the roster. Why do you even care about me?” “You are my translator. You hold my words in your hand, and their meanings. A misjudged translation will confuse or anger. A deliberate error could lead to death. "
51 " For a change, Lady Luck seemed to be smiling on me. Then again, maybe the fickle wench was just lulling me into a false sense of security while she reached for a rock. "
― Timothy Zahn , The Icarus Hunt
52 " a Jedi can’t get so caught up in matters of galactic importance that it interferes with his concern for individual people. "
53 " But I would also warn against diverting too many of the Empire’s resources from a flexible navy of capital ships and starfighters to massive projects that can bring the Imperial presence to only one system at a time. "
54 " 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. Sometimes the threat is personal; other times it is a perceived violation of standards or accepted norms of society. In "
55 " Courage wasn’t a matter of taking the whole mountain in a single massive leap. Courage was taking it one step at a time, doing what was necessary now, preparing for the next step, and refusing to worry about whether some step in the future would be the one that would break him. "
― Timothy Zahn , Scoundrels
56 " Yes, but in spite of such a shady origin, it’s really quite good,” Luke told him. “It’s called hot chocolate. "
57 " Thrawn smiled—a smile that sent a shiver up Pellaeon's back. "Why, the only puzzle worth solving, of course," the Grand Admiral said softly. "The complete, total, and utter destruction of the Rebellion. "
58 " I know something about a lot of things," she countered evenly. "That's why you're grooming me to be your lieutenant, remember?" - Mara Jade "
59 " And those who stand in our way,” he added softly, “will not watch at all. "
― Timothy Zahn , The Last Command (Star Wars: The Thrawn Trilogy, #3)
60 " Uncertainties are often useful in paralyzing an opponent’s plans and actions "
― Timothy Zahn , Thrawn: Alliances (Star Wars: Thrawn, #2)