“When someone tells me "no," it doesn't mean I can't do it, it simply means I can't do it with them.”

“Just because I tread heavily on propriety's toes doesn't mean I can't play the game when it's of use to me.”

“Just because you feel fear doesn't mean you can't do it. Do it afraid”

“Just because I'm a murdering, thieving, cowardly, traitorous sort doesn't mean I can't do my job properly.”

“Just because you can't see them and you can't hear them, that doesn't mean they're not here.”

“Jack: What do you mean, you think? Can't you tell?”

“We can't have someone in the Oval Office who doesn't understand the meaning of the word "confidential" or "classified."”

“I believed all that stuff about pleasing myself. Can't be done. You can't please yourself by doing what you want. Because it doesn't mean anything if it's just you. There has to be somebody it matters to.”

“Just because we can't be together doesn't mean I don't love you”

“I can't do it, I can't do it. I simply can't help turning a deaf ear to it and banging my head against the wall - yes - and all for an art that escapes me and will never know all the trouble I have taken on its behalf.”