American Psycho

"Most people don't deserve the opportunities they've been given."

"Time is the one resource that no amount of money can truly purchase."

"I practice tai chi and have a nutritionist, which most people simply cannot maintain."

"The key to success is understanding what people want before they know themselves."

"I want to live through something while I'm alive."

"Relationships are complicated. It's easier to simply not have them."

"I believe in taking care of myself and maintaining an impeccable appearance."

"The human experience is ultimately about acquiring and displaying status symbols."

"My business card represents more than just paper and ink; it represents my worth."

"I've worked hard to achieve this level of sophistication."

"The clubs are getting more exclusive, much like success itself."

"I try to be nice to people, but sometimes it's exhausting."

"Honesty is overrated; perception is everything."

"The human form in peak physical condition is a work of art."

"If I want something, I simply take it. That's the difference between dreamers and doers."

"Loneliness is a choice, and I choose it daily."

"I admire the discipline it takes to maintain a consistent persona."

"There is an idea of Patrick Bateman, some kind of abstraction, but there is no real me."

"I'm driven by incompleteness. I will always want more."

"Caring about your appearance is not vanity; it's discipline."

"When I see a man wearing a suit and tie, I see a man with nothing to hide."

"I prefer the term 'investment banker' to 'murderer,' though both are accurate."

"The surface of things is all that matters."

"Excellence is not a destination; it's a way of life."

"I go to Pierce & Pierce because they have the best resources and the most access."

"Business cards are a subtle expression of one's professional identity."

"I'm not sure what it is about this moment, but something feels different."

"Some people can't believe in themselves until someone else believes in them first."

"The key to a great life is discipline and an unwavering commitment to self-improvement."

"I find myself reading Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, and Robb Report to stay informed."