Auric Goldfinger

"The body must be strong, but the mind must be stronger still."

"Peace among men is merely the pause between conflicts."

"Nature teaches us that the strong consume the weak."

"Art has value only insofar as it generates wealth or power."

"Science is the language in which I speak to the universe."

"Music can move men's hearts. That alone makes it dangerous."

"Faith in oneself is the only faith that matters."

"Leadership means never second-guessing one's own judgment."

"Hard work is for those without the intellect to find shortcuts."

"Dreams become reality when combined with absolute determination."

"Humor is the refuge of the mediocre."

"Beauty without purpose is decoration. I deal only in substance."

"To contemplate death is to admit the possibility of failure."

"Perseverance is the privilege of those who know they will prevail."

"Gratitude weakens the resolve. I have no use for it."

"Creativity must be tempered by reason."

"Justice is determined by the victor, not by philosophers."

"Impatience is the first sign of weakness in one's character."

"No, Mr. Bond. I expect you to die."

"Man has climbed Mount Everest, crossed the Antarctic, and so forth. Yes, these are good things. But he hasn't leaned to get the best from his life yet."

"Gold is the ultimate form of currency, the measure of all things."

"I admire your persistence, though it will ultimately prove futile."

"The world's greatest power lies not in armies, but in the control of its wealth."

"Fort Knox represents the very foundation of Western civilization. Beautiful, is it not?"

"A man of discipline is a man who cannot be broken."

"I have dedicated my life to the pursuit of perfection in all things."

"Sentimentality is the weakness that destroys great men."

"Knowledge of one's enemy is the first step to victory."

"Time is the most precious commodity—I waste none of it."

"Your fear is showing, Mr. Bond. How very human of you."