Patrick Bateman

"I seek constant stimulation because emptiness terrifies me."

"The strong survive. The weak don't. It's that simple."

"I respect those who pursue power without apology."

"Music is merely background noise to my thoughts."

"I have imagined myself in countless scenarios of success."

"The past is irrelevant. Only the present image matters."

"I am defined by what I own, not who I am."

"Vulnerability is a death sentence in this world."

"I've trained myself to be the perfect predator."

"Literature tells us nothing true about the human condition."

"I move through the world untouched by genuine emotion."

"The appearance of happiness is as good as happiness itself."

"I am fascinated by cruelty because it's honest."

"Society rewards the ruthless and punishes the kind."

"I have no dreams, only ambitions."

"Death doesn't frighten me because I'm already dead inside."

"I am motivated by conquest, not connection."

"The world is populated by NPCs, not real people."

"I derive pleasure from power over others."

"Kindness is weakness. I've eliminated it from my character."

"I live in a world of surfaces, and I prefer it that way."

"My greatest achievement is becoming invisible in plain sight."

"I am not burdened by conscience or morality."

"Imagination is a tool for those too weak for reality."

"History will forget me, and that's perfect."

"I've become adept at mimicking human emotion."

"The pursuit of perfection is all that matters."

"I am grateful for nothing and no one."

"Creativity is wasted on people with actual talent."

"I operate above the rules because I can."