Governments and entire planets are important, Threepio. But when you sift everything down, they're all just made of people.

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. (Talon Karrde)

I know something about a lot of things, " she countered evenly. "That's why you're grooming me to be your lieutenant, remember?" - Mara Jade

You happened to me, " she told him, her voice more fatigued than embittered. "You came out of a grubby sixth-rate farm on a tenth-rate planet, and destroyed my life." - Mara Jade

You can only manage your thoughts, not your emotions. What are the emotions you're experiencing right now? What are the associated thoughts? Can you alter your thoughts? Practice! It's possible...

A scientist first has to presuppose any theory based on available relevant data. In terms of such presupposition, a scientist begins his journey of scientific exploration as a philosopher.

When did you grow a back bone?" Cassius stopped pacing and actually smiled a little.Kendall wasn't appeased "I borrowed Jory's

Almost all absurdity of conduct arises in individual, when displayed ego and self portrayed images are not recognised by anyone.

The ratio of literacy to illiteracy is constant, but nowadays the illiterates can read and write.

Nobody believes in completely unadulterated capitalism.

If we were always, indeed, getting our living, and regulating our lives according to the last and best mode we had learned, we should never be troubled with ennui.

Now, looking back on my life in Africa, I feel that it might altogether be described as the existence of a person who had come from a rushed and noisy world, into a still country.

I always marvel at the humans' ability to keep going. They always manage to stagger on even with tears streaming down their faces.

Foreign newspapers: if they've got nothing to hide, how come they don't print them in English?