Dale Cooper

"The beauty of the world compensates for its sorrows."

"I trust my instincts, though I verify with evidence."

"The pursuit of happiness is secondary to the pursuit of purpose."

"I find that kindness is often repaid, though not always by those you expect."

"The human capacity for self-deception is remarkable."

"I believe that what we do in the dark will eventually come to light."

"Perseverance is not about never falling, but always rising."

"The mystery of existence is what makes life worth living."

"I am grateful for those who stand with me in uncertainty."

"The moment of decision is when we discover who we are."

"I believe that love is the most powerful force in the universe."

"The past informs the present; the present shapes the future."

"I have found that the simplest truths are often the hardest to accept."

"The work of healing requires both patience and courage."

"I am neither bound by the past nor enslaved to the future."

"The greatest mysteries are often within ourselves."

"Every day, once a day, give yourself a present."

"Damn fine coffee. And hot."

"The owls are gathering again."

"I have no idea where this will lead us, but I have a definite feeling it will be a place both wonderful and strange."

"That gum you like is going to come back in style."

"A man needs a good woman to keep him straight. These days, that's harder to find than hen's teeth."

"The owls are not what they seem."

"I'm not going to speculate about Diane's whereabouts. I prefer to deal with facts."

"In the absence of clearly defined goals, we become strangely loyal to performing daily trivia."

"A damn fine cup of coffee is the closest thing to magic in this world."

"The stars smile down upon us tonight."

"One day my log will have important things to say about this."

"Diane, I'm holding in my hand a small box of chocolate bunnies."

"Sometimes it snows in April, and that's perfectly natural."