Lou Grant

"You know, in this business, you have to have thick skin and a thicker wallet."

"I didn't get where I am by being nice to everybody."

"Life's too short to waste time on incompetence."

"A good editor doesn't just edit—he leads."

"The truth is out there, and we're going to find it."

"You can't build a newspaper on good intentions alone."

"I respect a person who knows what they want and goes after it."

"In journalism, your reputation is everything."

"Some people are born to lead, others have it thrust upon them. I chose it."

"Money doesn't make you happy, but it sure doesn't hurt."

"The best stories come from people, not press releases."

"I've learned that patience is a virtue, but not in this office."

"You have to earn respect—it's not given."

"A man's word is his bond, especially in this business."

"Change is inevitable, but quality doesn't have to be."

"I don't believe in luck—I believe in preparation."

"You've got to have passion for what you do, or don't do it at all."

"The newspaper business is in my blood."

"Sometimes you have to be tough to be fair."

"I've never been afraid to make a hard decision."

"Real friendships are built on honesty, not flattery."

"You can't please everyone, so please yourself and do it right."

"I respect Murray because he does his job, day in and day out."

"Fear is just another word for not being prepared."

"The world needs good journalism now more than ever."

"I don't have time for gossip—I have a paper to run."

"Strength isn't about how loud you yell—it's about being heard."

"Every story matters, from the front page to the back."

"You've got to adapt or die in this business."

"I've worked too hard to compromise on quality."