Michael on leadership

“Would I rather be feared or loved? That’s easy. Both. I want people to be afraid of how much they love me.”
– Michael Scott, The Office, Season 2, “The Fight”
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Dwight on office gossip

“Studies have shown that more information gets passed through water cooler gossip than through official memos. Which puts me at a disadvantage, because I bring my own water to work.”
– Dwight Schrute, The Office, Season 1, “The Alliance”
Pam on social anxiety

“They say if you’re nervous around someone, picture them naked. I do not recommend this strategy. Try picturing them with more clothes on. Or a funny coat.”
– Pam Beesley, The Office, Season 4, “Fun Run”