Tom Haverford

"I don't believe in coincidences. Everything happens for a reason."

"Success is the best revenge against people who doubted you."

"I'm not religious, but I believe in higher powers. Mostly myself."

"The truth is whatever I want it to be."

"Peace comes from knowing you've done your best."

"Nature is beautiful, but so is indoor plumbing."

"I don't fear death. I fear irrelevance."

"Education is important, but so is practical experience."

"The key to good literature is a compelling narrator. Like me."

"I've never backed down from a challenge."

"Fear is just excitement without the breath control."

"Power isn't about control. It's about influence."

"I'm grateful for every opportunity I've been given."

"Creativity is the ability to see possibilities where others see limitations."

"Justice means holding people accountable for their actions."

"Patience is a skill. And I'm not very skilled at it."

"Kindness costs nothing but pays dividends."

"Strength comes from within, and also from having good connections."

"Adventure is out there. I'm usually the one finding it."

"Imagination is more important than intelligence."

"The future belongs to those who can innovate."

"History teaches us that winners are always remembered."

"Philosophy is thinking about thinking. I'm excellent at both."

"Politics is the art of getting what you want."

"War is never the answer. Negotiation and networking are."

"Motivation comes from within, but a good pep talk helps."

"Inspiration strikes when you're ready to receive it."

"Relationships require work, but they're worth every ounce of effort."

"Solitude is overrated. I need an audience at all times."

"I've learned that you can't please everyone, so you might as well please yourself."