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

“I've found that what most people call luck is often little more than raw talent combined with the ability to make the most of opportunities. (Talon Karrde)”

“I had a plan, all right, ... I was also pretty sure no one on my list of allies was going to like it.”

“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”

“...But we will succeed. I've seen the future, Jorj. We will succeed, because we have no other choice."-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”

“The choices of one shape the futures of all.”