The Simpsons

"One must embrace one's nature, even if society deems it unsuitable."

"Society's laws are merely suggestions for the insufficiently ambitious."

"Boredom drives one to seek ever greater heights of theatrical expression."

"The irony of life is that the virtuous so rarely prosper."

"Perfection is a destination worth any sacrifice along the way."

"Every human contains multitudes, some of them criminal."

"The marketplace rewards cunning far more than it does honesty."

"Peace is merely the interval between conflicts, a temporary illusion."

"War is simply politics by other means, and politics is war by civilized ones."

"Faith in providence is a comfort for those lacking in intelligence."

"Music hath charms to soothe the savage breast, though I prefer the savage within."

"Nature, like civilization, can be shaped by those with sufficient will."

"Adventure is best experienced from behind bars, metaphorically speaking."

"Health is maintained through rigorous discipline and careful planning."

"Leadership requires both vision and a complete lack of scruples."

"Kindness is often merely a disguise for weakness and gullibility."

"Inspiration strikes when one combines intellect with pure malevolence."

"Motivation flows from genuine grievance and righteous indignation."

"Relationships are contracts that only last as long as they serve one's interests."

"Solitude affords one the opportunity to plot in peaceful contemplation."

"Love, I've observed, makes fools of even the most rational beings."

"Success requires sacrifice, dedication, and an utter absence of mercy."

"The pursuit of happiness often leads one astray from true purpose."

"Wisdom lies in knowing which rules were made to be broken."

"Change is inevitable, whether one welcomes it or not."

"Hope is the currency of the weak and the desperate."

"Fear is a tool, nothing more or less, to be wielded by the clever."

"Strength comes not from muscles, but from an unyielding force of will."

"The stage is where I've always felt most alive and authentically myself."

"Technology presents such exquisite new opportunities for elaborate schemes."