Greater Good Quotes

“Eyes held high in pride are less able to see uneven ground ahead.”
― Timothy Zahn, Greater Good

“Because it's easier?" Samakro growled. "This is the Expansionary Defense Fleet, Caregiver. We don't do things just because they're easier. We do things because they work.”
― Timothy Zahn, Greater Good

“The odds are never impossible,” Thrawn said calmly. “Merely unfavorable.”
― Timothy Zahn, Greater Good

“If you can't tell him, can you at least tell me?" Wutroow asked.
"I especially can't tell you," Ar'alani said, giving her a wry smile. "Your brain is the one I rely on to make sure mine is functioning properly.”
― Timothy Zahn, Greater Good

“I'm sorry if our thanks were inadequate."..."Would an epic poem be more to your liking? Perhaps a musical interweave in a five part harmony?”
― Timothy Zahn, Greater Good

“The plan came up on the tactical, and she felt her eyes narrow further. Of all the *insane*--
"Whoa," Apros muttered. "Does he *ever* come up with a battle plan that's not borderline insane?"
"Not that I've noticed," Lakinda growled.”
― Timothy Zahn, Greater Good

“Patience is a virtue,' Ar'alani reminded her.
'So I've heard. Not a big fan of it, myself.”
― Timothy Zahn, Greater Good

“Sorry," Thalias said with thinly veiled sarcasm. "I always assumed we were real, live, socially valuable people.”
― Timothy Zahn, Greater Good

“There were tables and balance charts to calculate that sort of thing. Ar'alani preferred to do it by eyesight and experienced judgement.”
― Timothy Zahn, Greater Good

“Thalias looked at Thrawn. "What happens if she doesn't do this?"
"Perhaps nothing," Thrawn said. "The analysts may not find anything suspicious, and then all will be well. If they do, there may be trouble among some of the families. Perhaps serious trouble. But those are only possibilities. If you're uncomfortable with this, you don't have to do it."
Che'ri squared her shoulders. "No," she said. Her voice was shaking a little, but there was no hesitation in it. "I didn't think I could learn to fly a spaceship. You said I could, and I did. If you say I can do this, I can. Where do you want me?”
― Timothy Zahn, Greater Good