Principal Seymour Skinner

"Family comes first, but the school comes second, which is essentially first."

"Hope is what keeps me going despite the chaos of this job."

"Courage is required to stand up to parents, students, and especially Mother."

"Change frightens me, but I adapt with grim determination."

"Truth should be told carefully and only when necessary."

"Freedom is a privilege, not a right, and must be earned."

"Peace in a school is maintained through firm, consistent enforcement."

"Knowledge without discipline is dangerous."

"Time flies when you're implementing reforms."

"Perseverance means continuing even when everything goes wrong."

"Gratitude is what I feel when teachers follow my directives."

"Creativity must serve an educational purpose."

"I appreciate beauty in administrative efficiency and proper filing."

"Death and taxes are the only certainties, along with cafeteria scheduling."

"Kindness is fine, but don't let it weaken your authority."

"Strength is shown through maintaining high standards."

"Fear of consequences is the best teacher of all."

"Power should be wielded with care and a strict dress code."

"Money spent on education is money well invested in society's future."

"Health inspections keep our school safe and compliant."

"Adventures in learning must follow the curriculum."

"Imagination is encouraged within reason and proper supervision."

"Technology should enhance education, not replace discipline."

"History shows us the importance of strong leadership."

"Philosophy is interesting, but philosophy doesn't write lesson plans."

"Literature provides examples of both virtue and the consequences of vice."

"Politics affects education, and I monitor it closely from my office."

"War analogies help me explain school administration to others."

"Motivation comes from understanding that rules exist for your benefit."

"Be inspired by my commitment to excellence and order."