Hans Gruber

"Politics is the art of making people want what you want."

"War reveals the true character of men."

"The greatest motivation is the fear of losing what you have."

"Inspiration is found in those who refuse to compromise."

"I prefer to think of myself as a problem solver."

"Perfection is not impossible; it merely requires dedication."

"The clever man sees ten moves ahead."

"I appreciate a worthy adversary."

"Civilization is merely a thin veneer over our true nature."

"A man must know who he is before he can know who he wants to be."

"Patience separates the amateur from the professional."

"Strength without intelligence is brutality."

"Fear is a tool for those who understand its power."

"The most dangerous opponent is one with nothing to lose."

"Change is the only constant in the universe."

"A man of principle is a man of power."

"Now I have a machine gun. Ho-Ho-Ho."

"The fact that I am still alive means you have not yet done what you are supposed to do."

"Mistakes are like mortar fire; they mark your position."

"A man's life is defined not by his destination, but by his choices along the way."

"You cannot negotiate with chaos; you can only master it."

"In this world, sentiment is a luxury only the weak afford."

"Knowledge of your enemy is the first step to victory."

"Fear is merely the absence of information."

"Money is only paper; power is permanent."

"A good plan executed violently now is better than a perfect plan executed late."

"Patience is not weakness; it is precision."

"The greatest art is the art of survival."

"Time waits for no man, but a man can make time wait for him."

"Justice is whatever the strongest will enforce."