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The 17 Most Inspiring Harvey Specter Quotes
Writer: TJ Editorial Team
In 2023, ‘Suits’ topped Nielsen’s Top 10 most streamed programs of 2023, totalling an impressive 57.7 billion minutes of watch time. It’s safe to say that fans worldwide are not letting go of the show anytime soon, particularly with Harvey Specter (Gabriel Macht) continuing to rule the hearts of millions.
Here are the 17 most inspiring quotes of the charismatic, determined and quick-witted Harvey Specter.
Harvey Specter Quotes
"Life is like this, I like this."
Short, sweet and sets the level of expectation when it comes to work. He’s the best attorney the city has ever seen for a reason.
“So I'd say the ball's in your court, but the truth is your balls are in my fist.”
A short display of wit to show who’s really in control.
“What are your choices if someone pulls a gun to your head?”
What are you talking about? You do what they say or they shoot you-
"Wrong. You take the gun, or you pull out a bigger one, or you call their bluff or you do any one of the 146 other things."
A reminder to do things on your terms, as long as you have a bigger one.
"I don't pave the way for people. People pave the way for me."
Reputation is the foundation on which a career is built.
"People like you think I get lucky. Here's the thing, I make my own luck."
Minimise chance by leading with experience and achievements.
“ANYONE COMES AT YOU WITH ANY THREAT AT ALL, I DON’T CARE IF ITS THE QUEEN OF ENGLAND, YOU COME TO ME. YOU TELL ME, YOU TELL ME EVERYTHING!!!"
Trust, respect and responsibility.
"Winners don't make excuses when the other side plays the game."
Put your head down and keep digging.
"God Damnit Louis!"
This speaks for itself…
“I refuse to answer that on the grounds that I don’t want to.”
A playful twist on legal terminology.
“Sometimes the good guys gotta do bad things to make the bad guys pay."
A worthy sacrifice.
“Win a no-win situation by rewriting the rules."
As Arthur C. Clarke said, “The only way to discover the limits of the possible is to go beyond them into the impossible”.
“That's the difference between you and me, you want to lose small, I want to win big."
A relentless pursuit to winning at all costs.
“When you’re backed against the wall, break the goddamn thing down.”
The prize often lies beyond the struggle.
I don’t play the odds. I play the Man."
To win big, use the emotions as well, not just the logic. Having a great logic would get you a good deal, not the best one.
“The only time success comes before work is in the dictionary."
A re-quote from Vince Lombardi, the legendary American football coach who the Super Bowl trophy is named after.
“I could be drinking a juice box and still kick your ass.”
Sounds tasty.
“Don’t raise your voice, improve your argument."
Shouting your opponent down doesn’t make you right, it just exposes the deficiencies of your argument.
