Mike Ehrmantraut

"There's honor in honest work."

"A man has to know his limits."

"I don't waste time on sentiment."

"You either commit or you don't."

"I've built my life on trust."

"A smart man knows when to stop."

"I respect a man who does his job well."

"Sometimes the only way out is through."

"I've learned to expect the worst."

"A man's actions define him."

"I don't have the luxury of regret."

"You can't change the past, only the future."

"I know what kind of man I am."

"A professional never shows emotion."

"I've paid my dues a long time ago."

"That's just how I operate."

"A man provides. And he does it even when he's not appreciated or respected or loved. And he does it so that his wife and children can eat food that he puts on the table."

"I am not some guy you can push around. I know the game."

"You know, nothing stops this train. Nothing."

"I've been at this a long time. I know the score."

"Half measures are as good as nothing. I go all the way."

"You are the guys that kill for money. I'm not going to insult your intelligence by suggesting otherwise."

"I'm retired. I'm not going anywhere."

"The best way to help your family is to stay out of their way."

"You think you're above consequences. You're not."

"I've been around enough to know that every rule can be bent if you understand the leverage."

"A man does what he's got to do to provide."

"You want loyalty? Get a dog."

"I don't have time for games. I never did."

"There are rules. And if you follow them, you stay alive."