“One whose path has taken a new turn is often initially disoriented. But as time passes, and the path continues steadily in… — Timothy Zahn, Star Wars: Thrawn Copy Share Image
“At one time or another, every warrior wishes to have an unconquerable fortress. Such as a fortress is perceived as a refuge,… — Timothy Zahn, Star Wars: Thrawn Copy Share Image
“There are times in every commander's life when he must yield the stick of authority to a subordinate. Sometimes the reason is… — Timothy Zahn, Star Wars: Thrawn Copy Share Image
“It is believed by many that the military life is one of adventure and excitement. In truth, that life more often consists of long… — Timothy Zahn, Star Wars: Thrawn Copy Share Image
“War is a primarily a game of skill. It is a Contest of mind matched against mind, tactics matched against tactics. But there is… — Timothy Zahn, Star Wars: Thrawn Copy Share Image
“No one is immune to failure. All have tasted the bitterness of defeat and disappointment. A warrior must not dwell on that failure, but… — Timothy Zahn, Star Wars: Thrawn Copy Share Image
“Military leadership is a journey, not a destination. It is continually challenged, and must continually prove it self anew against fresh obstacles. Sometimes those… — Timothy Zahn, Star Wars: Thrawn Copy Share Image
“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… — Timothy Zahn, Star Wars: Thrawn Copy Share Image
“No one can say where his path will take him, even for the duration of a single day. More difficult still is to see… — Timothy Zahn, Star Wars: Thrawn Copy Share Image
“Seldom can one attain victory in ware fare without allies. Some allies provide direct assistance, the two forces battling side by side. Other allies… — Timothy Zahn, Star Wars: Thrawn Copy Share Image
“Never make the mistake of believing forberance equates to acceptance, or that all positions are equally valid.” — Timothy Zahn, Star Wars: Thrawn Copy Share Image
“There is satisfaction in defeating an enemy. But one must never allow oneself to become complacent. There are always more enemies to be identified,… — Timothy Zahn, Star Wars: Thrawn Copy Share Image
“All opponents are not necessarily enemies. But both enemies and opponents carry certain characteristics in common. Both perceive their opposite as an obstacle, or… — Timothy Zahn, Star Wars: Thrawn Copy Share Image
“Leadership and obedience are the two legs on which a warrior's life is balanced. Without both, victory cannot be achieved. Leadership depends on information… — Timothy Zahn, Star Wars: Thrawn Copy Share Image
“A great tactician creates plans. A good tactician recognizes the soundness of a plan presented on him. A fair tactician must see the plan… — Timothy Zahn, Star Wars: Thrawn Copy Share Image
