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

by Timothy Zahn

luck is often little more than raw talent combined with the ability to make the most of opportunities.”

“It was my one failure, out on the Fringes. The one time when understanding a race’s art gave me no insight at all into its psyche. At least not at the time. Now, I believe I’m finally beginning to understand them.” “I’m sure that will prove useful in the future,” Pellaeon offered diplomatically. “I doubt it,” Thrawn said, in that same wistful voice. “I wound up destroying their world.”

“All men want power. And the more they have, the more they want.”