“A friend need not be kept either within sight or within reach. A friend must be allowed the freedom to find and follow his own path. If one is fortunate, those paths will for a time join. But if the paths separate, it is comforting to know that a friend still graces the universe with his skills, and his viewpoint, and his presence. For if one is remembered by a friend, one is never truly gone.”
Timothy Zahn (born September 1, 1951) is an American science fiction author best known for his Star Wars expanded universe novels, particularly the Thrawn trilogy. With a background in physics and astronomy, his works often feature hard science fiction and intricate plots. Zahn has received multiple Hugo and Nebula Award nominations and has significantly shaped the Star Wars expanded universe. more
“Sincere deeds invite new friends.”
“If you are silent, if I never learn one fraction more of your soul's equation/I know you.”