Blofeld

"Gratitude is a weakness I have never possessed."

"Creativity is the domain of those too weak for action."

"Justice is whatever serves my interests."

"Adventure is for those without purpose."

"The imagination of men is what makes them dangerous."

"I do not need imagination. Reality bends to my will."

"War is the truest test of a man's character."

"A man must be inspired by something greater than himself."

"Relationships are transactions. Nothing more."

"Solitude is where genius flourishes."

"Kindness is a virtue for those without the courage to be cruel."

"Change is inevitable. Control of that change—that is the objective."

"Education is the weapon of the thinking man."

"Hope is a dangerous commodity."

"Courage without conviction is merely recklessness."

"The pursuit of wisdom is endless, but rewarding."

"Family ties are threads to be cut or strengthened at one's choosing."

"Politics is merely war by other means."

"Literature tells us what men dream of being. I show them what they could become."

"Health is the foundation upon which power is built."

"I have no hobbies. I have ambitions."

"Music, like all art, is a reflection of the composer's soul."

"The truth is often more dangerous than any weapon."

"Men who seek power must first master themselves."

"Money without power is merely paper."

"Wisdom comes from understanding the nature of men."

"The pursuit of happiness is a fool's errand."

"Success is not an accident—it is design."

"A true friend would die for you. That is why I have no friends."

"Family obligations are chains. I have chosen to be free."