Lord Farquaad

"Knowledge is power, and I possess both in abundance."

"History will record me as the greatest ruler to ever live."

"Music should stir the soul to obedience, not rebellion."

"I do not fear death. Death should fear me."

"Gratitude is expected from all who benefit from my rule."

"Creativity without purpose is merely chaos in disguise."

"Justice is whatever I decree it to be."

"Fear is the most reliable tool of governance."

"The pursuit of money is beneath me—I simply possess it."

"Adventure is for fools. I prefer the comfort of absolute control."

"My imagination shapes reality itself."

"War is but another arena for my triumph."

"Technology serves only those intelligent enough to master it."

"I am the embodiment of inspiration—all should aspire to be like me."

"Relationships are transactions. I always profit from my exchanges."

"Solitude allows me to contemplate my magnificence uninterrupted."

"Change is acceptable only if it increases my power."

"Freedom is a privilege granted by those with strength enough to enforce order."

"Peace comes through absolute submission to my authority."

"Nature exists to be conquered, not admired."

"Science bends to the will of men like myself."

"Faith in oneself is the only true religion."

"Work is what separates the magnificent from the mundane."

"Humor is permitted only when I am the subject of admiration."

"Every moment of my existence is recorded for posterity."

"Truth is simply what I decide it to be on any given day."

"The pursuit of wisdom is admirable, but I need not pursue—I possess it."

"Love is a distraction from what truly matters: dominion."

"Hope is what the defeated cling to. I need only certainty."

"Perseverance is the trait of lesser beings trying to exceed their station."