Heir to the Empire (Star Wars: The Thrawn Trilogy, #1)

by Timothy Zahn

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.”

Thrawn smiled faintly. “You served too long under Lord Vader, Captain,” he said. “I have no qualms about accepting a useful idea merely because it wasn’t my own. My position and ego are not at stake here.”

“Do you know the difference between an error and a mistake, Ensign?” The entire bridge had gone deathly still. Colclazure swallowed again, his face starting to go pale. “No, sir.” “Anyone can make an error, Ensign. But that error doesn’t become a mistake until you refuse to correct it.”