Angela Martin

"Persistence is the only real key to achievement."

"I don't believe in second chances, only first impressions."

"The world would be better organized if I were in charge."

"Sentiment is the enemy of logic."

"I've never trusted anyone who owns a dog."

"Expectations, when properly managed, lead to satisfaction."

"I respect few people. Most are quite ordinary."

"Professional excellence should never be compromised."

"Life's greatest pleasures are quiet and solitary."

"I have always been independent and prefer it that way."

"Children should be seen and not heard. Preferably not seen."

"Tradition gives life structure and meaning."

"Most people are not worth the energy I expend on them."

"Ambition without integrity is contemptible."

"I value competence over charisma every time."

"Sentimentality is for the weak of mind."

"A well-organized life is a well-lived life."

"I don't do casual. I do excellence or nothing."

"Most love is just people lying to avoid being alone."

"I prefer books to people. Books don't disappoint."

"Reliability is a virtue lost to most of society."

"I have standards so high that few can meet them."

"The best friendships are based on mutual respect, not affection."

"I would rather be alone than in bad company."

"Discipline is love. That's what I learned."

"People are fundamentally disappointing."

"I keep my expectations low so people have a chance to exceed them."

"The secret to success is showing up and doing the work."

"I don't have time for frivolous emotions."

"Excellence is a standard, not a goal."