- JR Ewing: [to Casey] Your Daddy lacked the killer instinct... He forgave those who transgressed against him... People just weren't afraid of him, and he overlooked JR's golden rules.
- Casey Denault: And what might they be?
- JR Ewing: Don't forgive and don't forget... And do unto others before they do unto you, and most important... Keep your eyes on your friends, cause your enemies will take care of themselves.
- JR Ewing: [to his secretary when Cliff Barnes comes to visit] frisk him when he leaves... I don't wanna lose any more ash trays.