Frasier

"Hope is the last thing to abandon, even when all other luxuries must go."

"Family is the crucible in which our character is forged, however imperfectly."

"A proper martini requires precision, patience, and an unwavering commitment to excellence."

"Solitude is not loneliness; it is the company of one's better self."

"One must maintain certain standards, even in the face of chaos."

"The key to happiness is finding someone who appreciates your neuroses as much as you do."

"A well-appointed living space is the foundation of a well-appointed life."

"I'm not obsessive-compulsive, I'm just thorough and meticulous."

"Solitude is what you get when nobody wants to be around you."

"Relationships are hard work disguised as love."

"Inspiration is what you need when you run out of coffee."

"Motivation is convincing someone that your problem is their problem."

"War is what happens when negotiation fails and egos take over."

"Politics is the art of making promises you don't intend to keep."

"Literature is other people's stories - real life is better."

"Philosophy is thinking about nothing for hours and calling it productive."

"History repeats itself because nobody listens the first time."

"Technology is useful until it breaks down."

"Imagination is what kids have - adults just call it lying."

"Adventure is what you call it when you get lost on purpose."

"Health is wealth unless you're broke and sick."

"Money doesn't buy happiness, but it's a good start."

"Power is having people do what you want without asking them to."

"Fear is just a feeling - you can ignore it or let it control you."

"Strength comes from knowing your limitations - and ignoring them anyway."

"Kindness is treating people the way you want to be treated, but nicer."

"Patience is waiting for good things to happen - or waiting for bad things to go away."

"Justice should be fair, but it rarely is in my experience."

"Creativity is making something out of nothing - or at least making it look that way."

"Gratitude means saying thank you - which I do occasionally."