Leslie Knope

"This job is the best thing that ever happened to me, and I never take it for granted."

"I would gladly die for you. Actually, I would prefer to live for you."

"I'm the person you call when you need something done right."

"I'm not interested in caring what you think."

"Treat yo' self."

"I have no idea what I'm doing, but I know I'm doing it really, really well."

"The key to a great city is good food and good government."

"I love meeting people. I love talking to people. I love finding out about them."

"You can't kill me, I'm already dead inside."

"I'm a very busy woman, I don't have time to go to the bathroom."

"It's a win-win-win situation."

"I believe in being honest and compassionate to everyone."

"Never half-ass two things. Whole-ass one thing."

"I'm a big fan of nature, and I'm a big fan of America."

"Friendship is the most important thing in life."

"I'm going to get myself a big cup of coffee and go to work."

"Everyone should have to eat a beautiful meal once a day."

"You are a beautiful, talented, brilliant, powerful musk ox."

"I am big enough to admit when I am wrong."

"Parks and Recreation aren't a luxury – they're a necessity."

"I believe government should work for people and that good things happen when you try."

"Put your whole heart into everything you do."

"I would rather die than lose control."

"If you want to change things, you have to fight."

"Don't let anyone tell you who you should be."

"I love binders."

"Waffles are calorie-free if you eat them on a Friday."

"I'm optimistic about the future."

"You have to believe in yourself when no one else does."

"Every citizen is important."