Dean Pelton

"Every crisis is an opportunity to look concerned in an attractive way."

"Rejection is just redirection toward people who appreciate you more."

"My door is always open... unless I'm not here."

"Community means showing up, except on days I have better things to do."

"You can't put a price on education... but I can definitely try."

"Success is a journey, not a destination - I'm just enjoying all the mirrors."

"When life gives you lemons, make a sophisticated lemonade in a carafe."

"Hope is eternal, just like my need for affirmation."

"Courage is doing what's right even when it might hurt your feelings."

"The best time for change is always after you've looked at yourself in the mirror."

"Wisdom is knowing when to speak, when to listen, and when to update your resume."

"Happiness is a choice - I choose to be happy about myself constantly."

"Knowledge is power, but appearance is empowerment."

"Truth is subjective, especially in administrative reports."

"Freedom is the right to make your own mistakes privately."

"Nature is beautiful, but so is indoor air conditioning."

"Art without passion is just decoration... which is exactly what I do."

"Science explains the world; I explain Greendale."

"Music to my ears is usually applause or my own voice."

"Faith without works is dead, but works without recognition is worse."

"A leader serves their people - or at least appears to."

"Work-life balance is overrated; work-praise balance is where it's at."

"Dreams are just reality waiting to happen in your imagination."

"Humor is how I survive the bureaucratic nightmare."

"Beauty is truth, truth beauty, and both are in my office mirror."

"Death and taxes are certain; my survival is just inevitable."

"Perseverance is what separates Deans from regular administrators."

"I'm grateful for every moment people pretend to listen to me."

"Creativity is just having good ideas while looking concerned."

"Justice is blind, but I can see perfectly fine."