Boris Konev — memorable quote from Legend of the Galactic Heroes

“In the long flow of time, living things know nothing of their ancestors, except for the genes they’ve inherited. Only mankind has history. Having a history differentiates mankind from all other living species. That’s why I wanted to be a historian.”

“The most inflated egos are often the most fragile.”

“There are two kinds of arrogance. One where you are unequal to the task and one where your dreams are too big. The former is commonplace stupidity... but the latter is a rare species that is difficult to find.”

“What use is strength in modern society? You have to be smart.”

“The role of the young is to break new ground without fear of failure. Remain in memories, not record books! Lose the battle, win the war!”