Mike Ehrmantraut

"The only way out is through."

"A smart man pays attention to details."

"I don't make threats. I make promises."

"The world rewards those who adapt."

"I've never believed in luck. Luck is for the unprepared."

"A man's health is his greatest wealth."

"I like to think of myself as a teacher."

"The best adventures are the ones you survive."

"I've learned that imagination is more important than knowledge."

"A professional adapts to his circumstances."

"I don't believe in shortcuts. There's always a cost."

"The strong survive. The weak don't."

"I've seen men destroyed by their own success."

"Patience is a virtue that separates winners from losers."

"A kind word costs nothing, but it's worth everything."

"I don't fear death. I fear wasted time."

"History repeats itself if you're not careful."

"The secret to power is making others think they have it."

"I've learned that silence is often the best answer."

"A man must be true to his word or he's worth nothing."

"Freedom is an illusion. We're all prisoners of circumstance."

"I believe in the power of a clean record."

"The music of a well-executed plan is the sweetest sound."

"I don't have faith in religion. I have faith in consequences."

"A leader doesn't ask his men to do what he won't do himself."

"I've learned that work never stops for the diligent."

"Dreams are what separate the living from the dead."

"Humor is the best medicine, even in the darkest times."

"I believe that every action should be deliberate and measured."

"A man's greatest achievement is raising a good family."