Thrawn explains the stick of authority and when it has to be passed - Thrawn Quotes - Star Wars Lore

[@razortheonethelight7303]

I like the fact that those who think they are ready are more likely less ready than those who don't thing they are ready to lead.

[@emperorofinception3571]

I recall one book I read where when one of the main characters rises to the position of king, he notes that he does not believe himself read or sufficient. The person giving him that power stated that if he thought himself sufficient then it would be proof that he was indeed not ready. In another book, another character noted that he thinks that he does not deserve power because he once desired it and determined that at times those who want power may well be the ones who don't know how to use it or don't deserve it. He has found that leadership is best when given to someone who does not desire it but wields it well.

[@andrewkippenhan5494]

@@emperorofinception3571 First one is from Prince Caspian I think, when Aslan asks Caspian if he is ready to become King. The second one is from Harry Potter series with Dumbledore speaking to Harry.

[@emperorofinception3571]

@@andrewkippenhan5494 That is indeed correct. You know your literature.

[@TheBigExclusive]

Its the age old saying "If you have to ask, then you aren't ready."

[@BrognusBelgen]

It's called the Dunning-Kruger effect, where the less skilled people are in a topic, the more likely they are to be confident in their ability.

[@nathaniellazo5912]

Imagine if everyone gained Thrawn's wisdom...

[@NightBlaze911]

The greatest chess game ever

[@CommissarChaotic]

Imagine the accent sticks as well haha

[@idcgaming518]

That would lead to true peace. After all, if everyone had thrawn's wisdom, then everyone would know that acts that enrage others are usually best avoided.

[@CloneScavengerVulpin8389]

Imagine thrawn as a therapist.

[@janinejohnstone468]

He'd be amazing. Recovering from a migraine the other day I put on an eight-minute 'Thrawn wisdom' video. an hour and a half later I awoke feeling much better!

[@aamirrazak3467]

Would be pretty cool

[@CloneScavengerVulpin8389]

@@aamirrazak3467 yeah

[@CloneScavengerVulpin8389]

@@janinejohnstone468 good

[@naterk9460]

"My girlfriend wants to move in, but I don't know if I'm ready for that kind of commitment yet." Thrawn: "Relationships generally progress in two forms..."

[@Cheshire5174]

thrawn is teaching me how to be a successful villain Edit: I honestly cant tell how I feel about this turning into a whole debate, because I am happy but at the same time a small part of me just wants to ignore it. Edit 2: no-one like this comment anymore Execute Order 66

[@AshCreeper]

More like being a successful tactician. It's up to you on what you want to use these lessons on however.

[@tanall5959]

@@AshCreeper Some of these lessons would not be out of place in military leadership schools.

[@Cheshire5174]

@@AshCreeper being a successful tactician is essential to being a successful villain. if you rely solely on strenght, you shall remain robbing banks forever. if one truly wants to make the world change, one must do things nobody else can, be it because of morals, lack of required skills, or more daunting obstacles.

[@StarWarsBengels]

I would also say that most of his lessons could be applied in everyones real life

[@Cheshire5174]

@@StarWarsBengels very true, and i do apply them to everyday life

[@harchester8443]

It reminds me of that line an old lycelot once told me: "_There are two types of leaders; those who lead because they wish to do something and those who lead because they wish to be someone. And of course, one is far more dangerous than the other." Ma fav line here is about the expertise reasons..."when the subordinate has skills the commander lacks" like it a lot.

[@aamirrazak3467]

That’s very true about overconfidence. The ones who seem the most eager to take authority maybe the most ill prepared to have it

[@oolooo]

One thing that makes Thrawn superior is that he does not have a fragile Ego that drives him to desire absolute control over every situation .He knows when to let things go and when to trust his subordinates and their abilities and autonomy .So many great victories he would have lost if he did not allow his enemy a smaller victory that let him gain a bigger perspective . The Ilussion of Absolute Domination is the slayer of many great minds .

[@wildgurgs3614]

As absolute domination is an illusion, so to is absolute safety. Thrawn himself said that those who seek it end up bashing themselves against the very rock they desire to hide behind.

I'm not usually taken with star wars but I Iike this Thrawn fella.

[@IAMOCKWORD]

If I was in the Rebel Alliance, I'd probably have the 'ol "I hate you but I respect you" attitude towards Thrawn

[@aamirrazak3467]

Agreed he’s a foe worthy of respect

[@halfadeaty]

My man be speaking without contractions, awesome vibes!

[@noahweathers4408]

Anyone and everyone could hope to learn a few things from Grand Admiral Thrawn. His wisdom is quite impressive.

[@alexcampbell5511]

There are two tropes that I regularly encounter in fictional stories, which do you think is more worthy of authority? 1. A humble character who does not seek power/authority, but always finds him/herself in situations that force them to lead. Their innate leadership eventually grants them a position of authority or leadership that the character never wanted. 2. A character from a humble or poor background who believes themselves worthy of more. The character is ambitious (not arrogant) and either creates or takes advantage of situations that allows them to prove themselves eventually earning the authority they desire. Which character do you believe deserves it more? Do you think being ambitious subtracts worthiness from a person's character?

[@LoneWolf20213]

this is a tricky question, the first one doesn't desire power, and has proven worthy of authority through actions and forced leading and while the second one does desire power and athority, the fact they are not arrogant or take advantage of situation to make themselves look good show's their patients and willingness to earn everything he is given, a trait needed in all leaders I personally would still prefer someone who doesn't desire power than the one who does since the one who desires power will always be tempted for more, so while close, I will pick the first one

[@joesomebody3365]

Great clips. Keep up the great work.

[@lichslayer0045]

Ah another great video (: excellent work 👏 look forward to more.

[@strikefire3448]

Another excellent video👏 I already am excited for the next

[@TheNorthie]

Commander Faro would exemplify this quote. She was one of my favorite side characters in Thrawn. A bit brash and vocal at times, but when the time came she was a great officer and good tactician. She never disrespected Thrawn or Vanto and she always held them in the highest regard.

[@The_preserver_x16]

Yo how much content can you make from these my guy. Will you ever go over legends

[@StarWarsBengels]

I can surely go over the legends side of Thrawn. In my opinion he is much better in legends, but luckily Timothy Zahn did not dissapoint me with his new canon books. In my opinion also very good :)

[@aamirrazak3467]

@@StarWarsBengels yeah I love the Expanded universe so more of that stuff would be great as well

[@ManicSplicer]

Thrawn is a stoic through and through in his philosophies.

[@mirdala5231]

I love your stuff and this is no exception. However, there seems to be a weird blurring around 1:07-1:09, it doesn't really detract, but I thought you'd want to know. 😀

[@StarWarsBengels]

Oh I did not notice it hahah xD I really had to focus to see that. Still thank you for telling me :)

[@mirdala5231]

@@StarWarsBengels Happy to help. Can't wait for the next one! :)

[@arthurvane3901]

You know when you which all those videos you come to the conclusion that Grand Admiral Thrawn has his own personal philosophy.

[@gladiater56]

Thrawn and Simon Sinek are making my airsoft team better one day at a time

[@cameron2318]

what is the background music?

[@StarWarsBengels]

It is from the audiobook Thrawn. I have tried to recreate it in my last quote video with my electrical piano. I have not found the soundtrack alone at this moment, but I can try recreate a longer version :)

[@cameron2318]

@@StarWarsBengels would appreciaate that alot!!!

[@badgamemaster]

So far where do you get the quotes?

[@ninsegtari]

Where do these come from? That’s the voice actor for Thrawn from canon, correct? Is there a playlist of quotes somewhere that you pull from?

[@StarWarsBengels]

No, this is Marc Thompsen. In the show it is Lars Mikkelsen :) These are from the new canon books which tell Thrawn's backstory

[@johnathanholmes1297]

Honestly, there is no finer Villain than Thrawn. He isn't powerful, but he is wise and smart. Name a villain that is close to his equal or superior.

[@Iceflkn]

Move over Sun Tzu!

[@broskiis03]

Damn blue man really just be giving out nuggets of wisdom to all the boys and girls huh

[@westsidermetalhead4997]

General Thrawn is like a Star Wars's Jordan Peterson.

[@torstenseidel8875]

I don't think Thrawn is on that level of vile idiocy.

[@awesomesauce980]

@@torstenseidel8875 You one of those guys who gets his read on people from corporate news or from actually watching and reading their works?

[@torstenseidel8875]

@@awesomesauce980 I inform myself from a number of sources. You on the other hand seem to get only YT opinions and social media bullshittery.

[@awesomesauce980]

@@torstenseidel8875 Uh huh. Considering reddit is the only social media I use, I doubt you could say I'm inundated with pro-peterson views. And since I've actually watched his videos and read his books and watched his interviews, I can honestly say my view on him isn't borne of other people's opinion pieces.