Famous quotes by Kevin Spacey

There is nothing more lonely or terrifying than feeling unheard. (Francis Underwood)

To a cop the explanation is never that complicated. It's always simple. There's no mystery to the street, no arch criminal behind it all. If you got a dead body and you think his brother did it, you're gonna find out you're right. (Verbal)

A man can convince anyone he's somebody else, but never himself. (Verbal)

I will not be a placeholder president. (Francis Underwood)

Sometimes I think the presidency is the illusion of choice. (Frank Underwood)

You wanna know what takes courage? Keeping your mouth shut, no matter what you may be feeling. Holding it all together when the stakes are this high. (Francis Underwood)

No politician can resist making promises he can't keep. (Frank Underwood)

You can't turn a NO to a YES without a MAYBE in between. (Francis Underwood)

I've always said that power is more important than money. But when it comes to elections, money gives power... well, a run for its money. (Francis Underwood)

One man's tragedy is another man's treasure. (Francis Underwood)

Do you know the main thing that separates a politician from the rest of the species? A politician is the one who would drown a litter of kittens for ten minutes of prime time. (Francis Underwood)

Politics is no longer just theater, it's show business. So let's put on the best show in town. (Francis Underwood)

The only problem with common sense is that it's so... common. (Francis Underwood)

Conscience has an unmistakable stink to it; sort of like raw onions and morning breath. But a lie stinks even more when it's coming from someone who isn't used to lying. It's more like rotten eggs and horseshit. (Francis Underwood)

I hope she comes out of her tree before I have to bring out my axe. (Francis Underwood)

I am still white trash. I just happen to be white trash that lives in the White House. (Francis Underwood)

You know what no one wants to talk about? Hate. I know all about hate.  (Francis Underwood)

Every kitten grows up to be a cat. They seem so harmless at first. Small, quiet, lapping up their saucer of milk. But once their claws get long enough, they draw blood. Sometimes from the hand that feeds them. For those of us climbing to the top of the food chain, there can be no mercy. There is but one rule: Hunt or be hunted. (Francis Underwood)

Have the courage in death that you never had in life. (Francis Underwood)

There's no better way to over power a trickle of doubt then with a flood of naked truth. (Francis Underwood)

How quickly poor grades are forgotten in the shadow of power and wealth. (Francis Underwood)

Friends make the worst enemies. (Francis Underwood)

What is the face of a coward? The back of his head as he runs through the battle. (Francis Underwood)

Such a waste of talent. He chose money over power - a mistake nearly everyone makes. Money is the Mc-mansion in Sarasota that starts falling apart after 10 years. Power is the old stone building that stands for centuries. (Francis Underwood)

I love her more than sharks love blood. (Francis Underwood)

We're in the same boat now. Take care not to tip it over, I can only save one of us. (Francis Underwood)

The nature of promises is that they remain immune to changing circumstances. (Francis Underwood)

There are two kinds of pain. The sort of pain that makes you strong, or useless pain. The sort of pain that's only suffering. I have no patience for useless things. (Francis Underwood)

Such a waste of talent. He chose money over power. In this town, a mistake nearly everyone makes. Power is the old stone building that stands for centuries. I cannot respect someone who doesn't see the difference. (Francis Underwood)

It's a great thing when you realize you still have the ability to surprise yourself. Makes you wonder what else you can do that you've forgotten about. (Lester Burnham)

Remember those posters that said, "Today is the first day of the rest of your life"? Well, that's true of every day but one - the day you die. (Lester Burnham)