Veronica Mars

"Motivation comes from refusing to be defeated."

"Inspiration strikes when you find the first real clue."

"Relationships require investigation and honesty."

"Solitude is where I do my best thinking."

"I investigate because someone has to care."

"Life isn't fair, so I make it just."

"Love complicates everything, which is why I focus on work."

"Veronica Mars, Girl Detective – it has a nice ring to it."

"Life's not fair, but it doesn't have to be cruel."

"I've learned that the people we love most are often the ones who hurt us the deepest."

"Neptune's a town where anything can happen, and usually it does."

"Trust is earned, not given. Remember that."

"Being popular is overrated when you've got friends who actually know you."

"My dad taught me that doing the right thing isn't always easy, but it's always worth it."

"I'd rather be hated for who I am than loved for who I'm not."

"Justice doesn't always come from the law – sometimes you have to find it yourself."

"People lie. It's what they do."

"The best revenge isn't getting even – it's getting better."

"I'm not afraid of the dark; I'm afraid of what people do in it."

"Money can't buy you peace of mind, but it can solve a lot of problems."

"Love makes you stupid, reckless, and vulnerable. I've seen it destroy people."

"Every person has secrets. The question is what you're willing to do to keep them."

"Being smart is my best weapon, and I use it well."

"Sometimes the only way forward is to dig into your past."

"A real friend doesn't judge – they just help you clean up the mess."

"I've learned not to underestimate anyone in this town."

"Power corrupts, but information is the real power."

"Life's full of dead ends and wrong turns – you just have to keep moving."

"I don't need luck – I've got evidence and a strong right hook."

"Change is inevitable, especially in a town like this."