“That’s the difference between good military commanders and good politicians, John Geary. You’ve shown me that a good military commander spends the lives of their people reluctantly and with regret, but does spend them when necessary. The good politician does… — Jack Campbell Copy Share Image
“If the people of Old Earth, our ancestors and their descendants today who remain, could keep building, could keep trying, how can we do… — Jack Campbell Copy Share
Sagas wouldn't be interesting if terrible things didn't happen to the people in them. — Jack Campbell Copy Share
I need to stop getting into situations where all my options are potentially bad. — Jack Campbell Copy Share
“He felt the comfort of being part of an eternal cycle symbolized by the gold strips on either side of the black mourning band… — Jack Campbell Copy Share
“You know, like that old Catch 42 expression that stands for the meaning of life is that in the end you always get screwed. ” — Jack Campbell Copy Share
“What are you going to do for fun if you can't devastate planets anymore?" "I'll have to find another hobby, I guess.” — Jack Campbell Copy Share
“Oh, by the way, you left out one step in the plan." "What step was that?" "The one where we pray this works, Admiral.” — Jack Campbell Copy Share
“That’s the difference between good military commanders and good politicians, John Geary. You’ve shown me that a good military commander spends the lives of… — Jack Campbell Copy Share
“Desjani pulled out a ration bar. 'Hungry?' she asked Geary. 'I had something earlier. Is that a Yanika Babiya?' 'No. It’s . . .'… — Jack Campbell Copy Share
“The longstanding thorn in your side Captain Numos is stupid. In fact, Numos is so dense that I’m surprised he doesn’t have his own… — Jack Campbell Copy Share
“I’m writing my memoirs,” Obi announced. “And I’m going to update my online status from « It’s complicated » to « I’m still alive… — Jack Campbell Copy Share
“A corporate state run by dictators who call themselves servants of the people they enslave.” — Jack Campbell Copy Share
There are things we don't do. From this moment forth, let us all ensure our every action reflects well on us and our ancestors.… — Jack Campbell Copy Share
Security is not a license for people in authority to hide the tactics they would never openly admit to using. — Jack Campbell Copy Share
