“The climax is when you are taught the lesson that Punch never learns, and you are caught and charged with murder.”

“Some lessons can't be taught, they simply have to be learned.”

“Today you had a very important lesson on taking punches. A lot of people will tell you that the first thing you have to learn is how to take a punch. But I believe the first thing you should know is that you can take one and survive. A punch won't kill you. Conquering your fear is the first step to becoming a powerful fighter.”

“Life is a lesson. You learned it when you're through.”

“That's what I learned when my last Russian winter thawed. The lesson wasn't about Russia. It never is, I don't think, when a relationship ends. It isn't your lover that you learn about. You learn about yourself.”

“No matter what you do, you can never please everyone. And that was the hardest lesson to learn. In fact, I'm still learning it.”