“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”
“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”
“...But we will succeed. I've seen the future, Jorj. We will succeed, because we have no other choice."
-Thrawn”
“The choices of one shape the futures of all’?”
“Where there’s life, there’s the hope of change.”
“If you accept the position of governor, part of your job is to make sure all your people have a decent shot at making something good out of their lives.”
“Which meant he was alone here. Even more alone than he’d realized. He took a deep breath. He wasn’t alone. The Force was with him.”
“the need to create is a drive that lies deep within each of us. We all strive to build empires, whether of stone or people or words. Empires we hope will survive us. In the end, though, each of us must necessarily leave our creations behind. All we can hope for is to also leave behind a worthy successor to continue our work. Or who can at least maintain it for a season.”
“Leave it to the Alderaanians to slap a cheery end on a nice little grisly children’s morality tale.”
“Thrawn shrugged. "There are two ways to destroy a person, Jorj. Kill him, or ruin his reputation.”
“Seriously, it's okay to be sad, but if you let sadness control your life, you'll never have one.”
“Will you, or will you not, quit me?' I now demanded in a sudden passion, advancing close to him.
'I would prefer not to quit you', he replied, gently emphasizing the not.”
“Every time I pass church
I stop and make a visit
So when I'm carried in feet first
God won't say, "Who is it?”
“Какой еще помощник?» «Йозеф», – сказал ему К.”
“The ceremony is over when there is no more water.”
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