Steven L. Hawk > Quotes

“Had General Soo known the history of Earth, he would have known that Peace, as currently practiced by the humans, was a relatively new concept. He would have known that humans had practiced war, both as an art and as a business, for much longer than three hundred years. If he had known their history, the general would have known that humans were much better at war than they had ever been at Peace.”
― Steven L. Hawk, The Peace Warrior Trilogy - Omnibus

“those who aren't here fighting with you? They will know that you were here. They will know that you put your life on the line for them and that some of you sacrificed your lives. There's no way they cannot know that. "But they won't know what you know. They won't know the soldier standing next to you didn't make it home. They won't know what that means to you. They won't know how it has scarred you or how it will affect you for the rest of your lives. "To most of them, it will just be a distraction.”
― Steven L. Hawk, The Peace Warrior Trilogy - Omnibus

“Few of the most important things in life were ever gained by taking the easy path. Hard work, commitment, and sacrifice led to success.”
― Steven L. Hawk, Son of Justice

“At the core of her being, Ceeray knew she wasn't any more special than the other girls in her school.  But when you hear it over and over, you begin to believe it—or at least, try to make others believe it.”
― Steven L. Hawk, The Peace Warrior Trilogy - Omnibus

“He silently thanked Avery and their six years of marriage for teaching him a very valuable lesson. Know when you're wrong. And when you're wrong, apologize.”
― Steven L. Hawk, The Peace Warrior Trilogy - Omnibus

“Failing on his own merit was preferable to succeeding on his father’s reputation.”
― Steven L. Hawk, Son of Justice

“progress took one of three forms:  decline, stagnation or advancement.”
― Steven L. Hawk, Chihuahuas of the Zombie Apocalypse

“Free gasped as an unexpected realization swept over him. Humans talked incessantly because—like him—they were alone.”
― Steven L. Hawk, Son of Justice

“Hard work, commitment, and sacrifice led to success.”
― Steven L. Hawk, Son of Justice