The Simpsons

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Quotes from The Simpsons

M
"Family is merely an obstacle to overcome."
Mr. Burns Family
M
"The pursuit of happiness is a fool's errand."
Mr. Burns Happiness
M
"I've never felt genuine gratitude in my life."
Mr. Burns Gratitude
M
"Creativity serves only monetary pursuits."
Mr. Burns Creativity
M
"Solitude allows me to plot in peace."
Mr. Burns Solitude
M
"Inspiration comes from watching others suffer."
Mr. Burns Inspiration
M
"Imagination is a privilege of the rich."
Mr. Burns Imagination
M
"War is profitable. I should know."
Mr. Burns War
M
"Literature is acceptable if written about me."
Mr. Burns Literature
M
"Music is merely background noise to business."
Mr. Burns Music
M
"Science serves capital, not truth."
Mr. Burns Science
M
"Health insurance is a luxury for the wealthy only."
Mr. Burns Health
M
"I fear nothing, except losing money."
Mr. Burns Fear
M
"Strength lies in the ability to destroy others."
Mr. Burns Strength
M
"The only faith I have is in profit margins."
Mr. Burns Faith
M
"Patience is a virtue for those who can't afford action."
Mr. Burns Patience
M
"I would rather rule in hell than serve in heaven."
Mr. Burns Leadership
M
"Education is wasted on those who can't afford to waste it."
Mr. Burns Education
M
"History is written by the wealthy and ruthless."
Mr. Burns History
M
"Courage is admirable in those I'm not firing."
Mr. Burns Courage
M
"Beauty fades, but my fortune compounds."
Mr. Burns Beauty
M
"Laughter? That's the sound of weakness escaping the body."
Mr. Burns Humor
M
"Peace is boring. I prefer conflict and profit."
Mr. Burns Peace
M
"Nature exists to be exploited, not appreciated."
Mr. Burns Nature
M
"Art is acceptable if it increases my wealth."
Mr. Burns Art
M
"I've achieved immortality through sheer malice."
Mr. Burns Death
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"Dreams are for the poor. I prefer nightmares."
Mr. Burns Dreams
M
"The working class—what a delightful burden."
Mr. Burns Politics
M
"I'll be taking this. I take what I want."
Mr. Burns Power
M
"Love is a waste of valuable resources."
Mr. Burns Love