Mike Ehrmantraut

From: Breaking Bad

385 quotes

"You're in too deep now."
"I survive by being careful."
"That's not how this works."
"A man owns his mistakes."
"You want respect? Earn it."
"The best lies have a kernel of truth."
"I don't deal in dreams. I deal in facts."
"Sometimes being quiet is the smartest thing you can do."
Wisdom
"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 knows how much he loves her. So that his children will be fed. So that his family will be comfortable."
Family
"I am the man who knows. I am the man who tells you how it's going to be."
Leadership
"Half measures are as bad as nothing at all."
Wisdom
"You know, there are rules to this business. We all adhere to them."
Justice
"I've been at this a long time. You learn to appreciate the small victories."
Gratitude
"No more half measures. From here on out, we do things right."
Perseverance
"I've done this before. More times than I care to remember. And I know exactly how it ends."
Knowledge
"A professional does his job without being told twice."
Work
"Sometimes the best thing you can do is nothing at all."
Patience
"I like to think of myself as a problem solver."
Success
"You don't know anything until you truly understand the consequences."
Truth
"Plans are made to be broken. It's what happens after that matters."
Change
"A measured response is the sign of a disciplined mind."
Strength
"In my experience, fear is a powerful motivator."
Fear
"Money is only useful if you live long enough to spend it."
Money
"Respect is not demanded. It's earned through actions, not words."
Leadership
"I've seen men destroy themselves chasing things that don't matter."
Life
"The right person in the right place at the right time can change everything."
"You learn more from your mistakes than your successes."
Education
"I don't like loose ends. Never have."
Wisdom
"Power isn't about who yells the loudest. It's about who stays calm."
Power
"A man's word is his bond. Everything else is negotiable."
Truth