

“Oh, but history moved in such vicious circles.”
― The Burning God
― The Burning God

“They will not use my tears for their entertainment.”
― Sunrise on the Reaping
― Sunrise on the Reaping

“That's just what translation is, I think. That's all speaking is. Listening to the other and trying to see past your own biases to glimpse what they're trying to say. Showing yourself to the world, and hoping someone else understands.”
― Babel
― Babel

“A cannon fires. Somewhere, Beetee’s heart breaks into fragments so small it can never be repaired.”
― Sunrise on the Reaping
― Sunrise on the Reaping

“The grand admiral was smart and subtle, but never used his brilliance to show up or humiliate anyone. He demanded results, but never perfection, and had amazing stores of patience for those who were truly working to their fullest ability. He cared about his people, to the point of standing up for them even against the disapproval of powerful men like Lord Vader.”
― Thrawn: Alliances
― Thrawn: Alliances
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