"Death is the only certainty worse than taxes."
Death
"Perseverance is what separates the winners from the cell block visitors."
Perseverance
"Gratitude is nice, but money is better."
Gratitude
"Creativity is the lawyer's greatest tool."
Creativity
"Leadership means being the smartest person in the room—or at least acting like it."
Leadership
"Work hard, play harder, and never mix the two."
Work
"Humor is the best defense in any situation."
Humor
"Adventure is what happens when you make the wrong choice."
Adventure
"Imagination is what gets you out of situations logic can't."
Imagination
"Music soothes the soul, but a settlement soothes the wallet."
Music
"Faith in the system is a luxury most people can't afford."
Faith
"Literature teaches you about human nature. Law teaches you how to exploit it."
Literature
"War is just litigation without the paperwork."
War
"Health is wealth, but wealth is definitely wealth."
Health
"Nature teaches you that only the fittest survive."
Nature
"Science can prove anything if you pay the right expert."
Science
"Education is the pathway to success, or at least a better-looking résumé."
Education
"The only constant in life is change, and lawyers' billable hours."
Change
"Kindness is great, but never let it cost you a case."
Kindness
"Peace is what you get when everyone agrees you won."
Peace
"A good lawyer knows the law. A great lawyer knows the judge."
Justice
"Love makes you do stupid things. Marriage makes it legal."
Love
"Wisdom is knowing when to fight and when to settle."
Wisdom
"Happiness comes in many forms, but usually involves a favorable verdict."
Happiness
"Success isn't final, failure isn't fatal—it's the billing that matters."
Success
"Friends are people who owe you favors."
Friendship
"Family is what you inherit; your jury is what you choose."
Family
"Hope is the drug that keeps you betting on yourself."
Hope
"Courage is telling your client the truth about their case."
Courage
"Every change in life is an opportunity for billable hours."
Change