I prefer a man whose life is already full. That way he’s got something to share with me. If I want blind adoration, I’ll get me a dog.
When you consider the pain that you cause a person the person’s fault… that’s evil.[to Jamie]
You learn. You fail. Learn more. Fail more. And don’t let anyone outwork you. Ever.[to Carter]
Heaven’s right here. So’s hell. One person can be walking the clouds right next to someone enduring eternal damnation. And God is the land.[to Rip]
Your political career was over the moment you chose your father over mine. You’re in my prison now. And if you ever forget it, I’ll put you in a real one. [to Jamie]
You need to look closer when you look at me. I ruin careers for a living.[to Lynelle]
You know, one day, as much as it f***ing astonishes me, someone will love you. And you’ll love somebody. And I can’t wait to take that from you. Even if I have to kill it with my bare hands, I will take it from you.[to Jamie]
You know, I ran out of things to do for the first time when I was 20.[Roarke Morris: It’s not the first time you’ve done that.]
You gotta watch them die, or you didn’t lose them. You gotta watch your mother look you in the eye, with no love in her heart, not even a little. And you get to carry that. That’s losing.[to Jamie]
You gotta read the fine print. I’m the bigger bear.[to Bob]
You don’t just get handed anything in life. You got to work for it. Got to be better, do better. School can help you learn. Is it the only way? No. But when you’re given a chance to make your life better, you f***ing grab it.[to Carter]
You can love a memory all you want. But it can’t love you back.[to John]