Waylon Smithers

"I believe that power should rest in the hands of the few."

"A quiet life of service is the most fulfilling life."

"I have no regrets because I've never lived for myself."

"The truth is that most people are incapable of proper devotion."

"I see my role as essential to the functioning of civilization."

"Patience is the virtue of those who understand their limitations."

"I've made my peace with the life I've chosen."

"The key to a good life is knowing your place and keeping to it."

"I am a believer in hierarchy and the wisdom it provides."

"Adventure is for those who haven't found their true purpose."

"I've learned that some ambitions are beneath one's station."

"The universe rewards service with the satisfaction of duty fulfilled."

"I have faith that my loyalty will eventually be recognized."

"Independence is a burden I've never wished to carry."

"I believe that order is more valuable than happiness."

"The mark of a good employee is knowing when to stay silent."

"I find beauty in the perfect execution of my responsibilities."

"Life is best understood as a series of duties to be discharged."

"I am committed to being the most forgettable man in the room—if that's what's needed."

"The strongest man is he who needs nothing for himself."

"I've discovered that meaning comes from serving something greater than oneself."

"I believe in the sanctity of the corporate structure."

"Happiness, like freedom, is often overrated."

"I have no secrets from my employer—that's the relationship I value."

"The greatest tragedy is a life lived for oneself."

"I am defined entirely by my usefulness."

"Knowledge is worthless unless it serves your superior's interests."

"I've learned that true power lies in perfect obedience."

"The secret to longevity is making oneself absolutely necessary."

"I find the deepest satisfaction in a job done precisely right."