The Simpsons

"Politics is where money buys truth."

"Literature? Only if it documents my legacy."

"Philosophy is for those who can't afford stocks."

"Imagination is useful in manipulation."

"Adventure is what happens to the unprepared."

"Health is important only insofar as it extends my rule."

"Justice? I'll settle for legality."

"Creativity is a tool for making money, nothing more."

"Gratitude is wasted on people I've already paid."

"Perseverance in pursuit of power is the only virtue."

"Change is acceptable only if I profit from it."

"Courage without wealth is foolishness."

"Hope is just another name for delusion."

"Love is for the working class."

"Happiness? That's for peasants."

"Freedom is an illusion the poor comfort themselves with."

"The truth is whatever I say it is."

"Education? Only for those below me."

"Nature exists to be exploited."

"Peace is unprofitable."

"War? It's merely business by other means."

"Strength is measured in dollars, Smithers."

"Patience is a virtue I can afford to skip."

"Dreams are for people without ambition."

"Work builds character, and I need all the help I can get."

"Leaders don't follow; they command."

"Faith in God is faith in a poor investment."

"Music? That's background noise for the weak-minded."

"Art is only worth the price a fool will pay."

"Beauty fades, but power endures."