"The marketplace rewards cunning far more than it does honesty."
"Every human contains multitudes, some of them criminal."Philosophy
"Perfection is a destination worth any sacrifice along the way."
"The irony of life is that the virtuous so rarely prosper."
"Boredom drives one to seek ever greater heights of theatrical expression."Art
"Society's laws are merely suggestions for the insufficiently ambitious."Justice
"One must embrace one's nature, even if society deems it unsuitable."
"The pursuit of knowledge can lead to dangerous and terrible places."Knowledge
"Gratification delayed is gratification that may never arrive at all."
"The universe is indifferent to our suffering and our triumphs alike."Philosophy
"Entertainment requires victims, whether they know it or not."
"Precision in execution is the hallmark of a truly refined criminal mind."
"The masses crave distraction, which I am only too happy to provide."
"Truth, like justice, is merely a matter of perspective and power."Truth
"Control is the ultimate expression of freedom."Freedom
"One cannot truly know oneself without occasionally committing felonies."
"The intellectual superior need not respect the rules of their inferiors."
"Failure is merely a stepping stone to future theatrical triumphs."
"The stage has taught me that all the world's a prison of one's own design."
"Civility masks the savage beast that dwells within us all."
"One's past inevitably shapes one's future, for better or worse."
"The question is not whether one is good or evil, but whether one is competent."
"Beauty and terror are often separated by the thinnest of lines."
"Loyalty is a luxury only for those who have nothing left to lose."
"The power of words can destroy far more thoroughly than any weapon."
"Ambition without conscience is simply called 'realistic ambition.'"
"Memory is a cruel mistress who refuses to let us forget our failures."
"The future belongs to those willing to abandon their humanity for it."
"Revenge is a dish best served after careful legal consultation."
"Innovation in criminal endeavors requires both art and science."