Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

"History shows that conflict creates opportunity."

"Technology changes; greed is timeless."

"The only constant in the universe is people wanting to get rich."

"Power corrupts, but money is a much more reliable incentive."

"Fear is just an opportunity wearing a scary mask."

"Health insurance doesn't compare to a good insurance policy on your business interests."

"I've seen more of space than most people, and all I learned is that profit margins are universal."

"Adventure is just another word for expensive."

"Learn the rules so you can break them better than anyone else."

"Patience is a virtue, but I prefer a timely profit."

"The shortest path to success is through someone else's wallet."

"Beauty fades, business opportunities multiply."

"A Ferengi's word is his bond – when there's a profitable reason to keep it."

"Death and taxes are certain – everything else is negotiable."

"Every person is either a customer or an obstacle. Usually both."

"The future belongs to those who can see profit in chaos."

"Love will make you poor, but a good business partner will make you rich."

"I've made more from misunderstandings than most people make from honesty."

"A handshake means nothing; a contract means everything."

"My bar is my temple, and latinum is my god."

"The best deal is the one where both parties think they got the better end."

"Never trust anyone who doesn't have a price."

"Friendship is a beautiful thing, especially when there's profit to be shared."

"If it's not in writing, it didn't happen – and I'll charge you for the documentation."

"The Ferengi Rules of Acquisition aren't just guidelines – they're prophecy."

"Solitude is fine, as long as you're alone with profitable ideas."

"Relationships are transactions – you should always know what you're getting out of them."

"Inspiration strikes when you see an opportunity no one else has noticed."

"Motivation is easy: show someone how much latinum they can make."

"War is bad for business – unless you're selling to both sides."