“When you understand a species' art, you understand that species.”

“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”

“Governments and entire planets are important, Threepio. But when you sift everything down, they're all just made of people.”

“If you don't want to be noticed, you don't use a Star Destroyer.”

“Are you ready?I'm three blocks past ready.Pardon?Skip it.”

“Without trust, there can be no genuine peace. Neither in politics, nor in the quiet individuality of the heart and spirit.”