Knowing when you've won
"I just want to be able to get to the point where I can say 'fuck you' to the company."
"Yes, I would say that I am truly successful in my chosen career if I have the ability to say 'fuck off' with no restraint."
-paraphrasing an HBS grad and Sloanie on their definition of career success

Someone's talking about OP again
"Wow, all my b-school buddies talk about when we get together is how we're not making enough money."
"Are all of you in finance?"
"How did you guess?"
-statement previous HBS grad makes after a pretty prolonged discussion on incentives and the relationship of product management and sales

Yes, it was nice seeing you too
"Hey guys."
"Rahul, what the hell are you wearing - this isn't some consulting gig. It's a barbecue for god's sake."
"Ah Michelle, always ready with the love."
-My reaction, after not seeing him for a year, to Rahul K.'s Thomas Pink and cufflinks outfit. Granted, he was going to wear that to the class dinner afterwards.