71 Amazing House of Cards Quotes including Frank Underwood Quotes

71 Amazing House of Cards Quotes including Frank Underwood Quotes

Here are 71 amazing House of Cards quotes, including Frank Underwood Quotes through which you get a glimpse of the mindset of the US Politicians and politics in general.

These quotes from House of Cards show you what happens in the power circles in the United States. The drama focuses on Frank Underwood, a ruthless congressman, a Democrat from South Carolina, and his equally ambitious wife, Claire Underwood.

House of Cards is the story of Frank’s progression from being a House Majority Whip to Vice President of US and ultimately becoming the President of the United States of America. His wife, Claire, aided him in his pursuit of power through lies, betrayal, manipulation, and pragmatism. She goes on to become the President of the United States at the end of the season.

The role of Francis Underwood, also known as Frank Underwood, is played brilliantly by Kevin Spacey in House of Cards. Despite being the anti-hero, he is the most popular character of the show. Robin Wright played the role of Frank Underwood’s wife, Claire Underwood.

Frank Underwood Quotes From House of Cards

1.
“The best thing about human beings is that they stack so neatly.” – Frank Underwood

"The best thing about human beings is that they stack so neatly." - Frank Underwood Quotes - House of Cards

2.
“I’ve always loathed the necessity of sleep. Like death, it puts even the most powerful men on their backs.” – Frank Underwood

"I’ve always loathed the necessity of sleep. Like death, it puts even the most powerful men on their backs." - Frank Underwood Quotes - House of Cards

3.
“From this moment on, you are a rock. You absorb nothing, you say nothing, and nothing breaks you.” – Frank Underwood

"From this moment on, you are a rock. You absorb nothing, you say nothing, and nothing breaks you." - Frank Underwood Quotes - House of Cards

4.
“A great man once said, everything is about sex. Except sex. Sex is about power.” – Frank Underwood

"A great man once said, everything is about sex. Except sex. Sex is about power." - Frank Underwood Quotes - House of Cards

5.
“The nature of promises is that they remain immune to changing circumstances.” – Frank Underwood

"The nature of promises is that they remain immune to changing circumstances." - Frank Underwood Quotes - House of Cards

6.
“The road to power is paved with hypocrisy and casualties. Never regret.” – Frank Underwood

"The road to power is paved with hypocrisy and casualties. Never regret." - Frank Underwood Quote - House of Cards

7.
“Every kitten grows up to be a cat. They seem so harmless at first. Small, quiet, lapping up their saucer of milk. But once their claws get long enough, they draw blood. Sometimes from the hand that feeds them. For those of us climbing to the top of the food chain, there can be no mercy. There is but one rule: hunt or be hunted.” – Frank Underwood

"Every kitten grows up to be a cat. They seem so harmless at first. Small, quiet, lapping up their saucer of milk. But once their claws get long enough, they draw blood. Sometimes from the hand that feeds them. For those of us climbing to the top of the food chain, there can be no mercy. There is but one rule: hunt or be hunted." - Frank Underwood - House of Cards

8.
“Proximity to power deludes some into thinking they wield it.” – Frank Underwood

"Proximity to power deludes some into thinking they wield it." - Frank Underwood Quotes - House of Cards

9.
“Democracy is so overrated.” – Frank Underwood

"Democracy is so overrated." - Frank Underwood Quotes - House of Cards

10.
“There’s no better way to overpower a trickle of doubt than with a flood of naked truth.” – Frank Underwood

"There’s no better way to overpower a trickle of doubt than with a flood of naked truth." - Frank Underwood Quotes - House of Cards

11.
“There are two kinds of pain. The sort of pain that makes you strong, or useless pain. The sort of pain that’s only suffering. I have no patience for useless things.” – Frank Underwood

"There are two kinds of pain. The sort of pain that makes you strong, or useless pain. The sort of pain that’s only suffering. I have no patience for useless things." - Frank Underwood Quotes - House of Cards

12.
“Power is a lot like real estate. It’s all about location, location, location. The closer you are to the source, the higher your property value.” – Frank Underwood

"Power is a lot like real estate. It’s all about location, location, location. The closer you are to the source, the higher your property value." - Frank Underwood Quotes - House of Cards

13.
“Friends make the worst enemies.” – Frank Underwood

"Friends make the worst enemies." - Frank Underwood Quotes - House of Cards

14.
“Such a waste of talent. He chose money over power. In this town, a mistake nearly everyone makes. Money is the MC-mansion in Sarasota that starts falling apart after 10 years. Power is the old stone building that stands for centuries. I cannot respect someone who doesn’t see the difference.” – Frank Underwood

"Such a waste of talent. He chose money over power. In this town, a mistake nearly everyone makes. Money is the MC-mansion in Sarasota that starts falling apart after 10 years. Power is the old stone building that stands for centuries. I cannot respect someone who doesn't see the difference." - Frank Underwood - House of Cards

15.
“If we never did the things we shouldn’t do, we’d never feel good about doing the things we should.” – Frank Underwood

"If we never did the things we shouldn't do, we'd never feel good about doing the things we should." - Frank Underwood Quotes - House of Cards

16.
“What’s the face of a coward? The back of his head as he runs from the battle.” – Frank Underwood

"What's the face of a coward? The back of his head as he runs from the battle." - Frank Underwood Quotes - House of Cards

17.
“You can’t turn a ‘NO’ to a ‘YES’ without a ‘MAYBE’ in between.” – Frank Underwood

"You can't turn a 'NO' to a 'YES' without a 'MAYBE' in between." - Frank Underwood Quotes - House of Cards

18.
“Success is a mixture of preparation and luck.” – Frank Underwood

"Success is a mixture of preparation and luck." - Frank Underwood Quotes - House of Cards

19.
“First, you must learn to pull an oar. Only then can you take the helm.” – Frank Underwood

"First, you must learn to pull an oar. Only then can you take the helm." - Frank Underwood - House of Cards

20.
“I have zero tolerance for betrayal, which they will soon indelibly learn.” – Frank Underwood

"I have zero tolerance for betrayal, which they will soon indelibly learn." - Frank Underwood - House of Cards

21.
“That’s how you devour a whale… one bite at a time.” – Frank Underwood

"That’s how you devour a whale… one bite at a time." - Frank Underwood - House of Cards

22.
“If you don’t like how the table is set, turn over the table.” – Frank Underwood

"If you don’t like how the table is set, turn over the table." - Frank Underwood Quotes - House of Cards

23.
“We are nothing more or less than what we choose to reveal.” – Frank Underwood

"We are nothing more or less than what we choose to reveal." - Frank Underwood Quotes - House of Cards

24.
“Shake with your right hand, but hold a rock in your left.” – Frank Underwood

"Shake with your right hand, but hold a rock in your left." - Frank Underwood - House of Cards

25.
“You are entitled to nothing.” – Frank Underwood

"You are entitled to nothing." - Frank Underwood Quotes - House of Cards

26.
“A lion does not ask permission before he eats a zebra. Lions cannot talk, and zebras will not listen.” – Frank Underwood

"A lion does not ask permission before he eats a zebra. Lions cannot talk, and zebras will not listen." - Frank Underwood - House of Cards

27.
“You build your future, it isn’t handed to you.” – Frank Underwood

"You build your future, it isn’t handed to you." - Frank Underwood Quotes - House of Cards

28.
“You have to respect your own mortality.” – Frank Underwood

"You have to respect your own mortality." - Frank Underwood Quotes - House of Cards

29.
“When the money’s coming your way, you don’t ask questions.” – Frank Underwood

"When the money’s coming your way, you don’t ask questions." - Frank Underwood Quotes - House of Cards

30.
“Pay attention to the fine print. It’s far more important than the selling price.” – Frank Underwood

"Pay attention to the fine print. It’s far more important than the selling price." - Frank Underwood - House of Cards

31.
“Imagination is its own form of courage.” – Frank Underwood

"Imagination is its own form of courage." - Frank Underwood Quotes - House of Cards

32.
“Power is my food. Combat is my sleep. Blood is my oxygen. Politics is my blood. Sleep is my enemy. My enemies are my food.” – Frank Underwood

"Power is my food. Combat is my sleep. Blood is my oxygen. Politics is my blood. Sleep is my enemy. My enemies are my food." - Frank Underwood - House of Cards

33.
“I love that woman. I love her more than sharks love blood.” – Frank Underwood

"I love that woman. I love her more than sharks love blood." - Frank Underwood - House of Cards

34.
“I feel exposed. Like the skin where my ring used to be. Even Achilles was only as strong as his heel.” – Frank Underwood

"I feel exposed. Like the skin where my ring used to be. Even Achilles was only as strong as his heel." - Frank Underwood - House of Cards

35.
“Generosity is its own form of power.” – Frank Underwood

"Generosity is its own form of power." - Frank Underwood Quotes - House of Cards

36.
“Even though I am an adult man, I enjoy video games.” – Frank Underwood

"Even though I am an adult man, I enjoy video games." - Frank Underwood - House of Cards

37.
“Of all the things that I hold in high regard, rules are not one of them.” – Frank Underwood

"Of all the things that I hold in high regard, rules are not one of them." - Frank Underwood Quotes - House of Cards

38.
“Do you think I am a hypocrite? Well, you should. I wouldn’t disagree with you.” – Frank Underwood

"Do you think I am a hypocrite? Well, you should. I wouldn’t disagree with you." - Frank Underwood - House of Cards

39.
“A person’s character isn’t determined by how he or she enjoys victory, but rather how he or she endures defeat.” – Frank Underwood

"A person's character isn't determined by how he or she enjoys victory, but rather how he or she endures defeat." - Frank Underwood Quotes - House of Cards

40.
“Sometimes the only way to gain your superior’s respect is to defy him.” – Frank Underwood

"Sometimes the only way to gain your superior's respect is to defy him." - Frank Underwood Quotes - House of Cards

41.
“There is nothing more lonely or terrifying than feeling unheard.” – Frank Underwood

"There is nothing more lonely or terrifying than feeling unheard." - Frank Underwood Quotes - House of Cards

42.
“History is earned. You win the day, and then you win the day after, and you do the same thing every day until you’re dead. And you’re remembered not for the winning, but because you never lost.” – Frank Underwood

"History is earned. You win the day, and then you win the day after, and you do the same thing every day until you're dead. And you're remembered not for the winning, but because you never lost." - Frank Underwood Quotes - House of Cards

43.
“People underestimate the importance of detail to the overall impact.” – Frank Underwood

"People underestimate the importance of detail to the overall impact." - Frank Underwood Quotes - House of Cards

44.
“To mourn is not to fear. To grieve is not to admit defeat.” – Frank Underwood

"To mourn is not to fear. To grieve is not to admit defeat." - Frank Underwood - House of Cards

45.
“Conscience has an unmistakable stink to it, sort of like raw onions and morning breath. But a lie stinks, even more, when it’s coming from someone who isn’t used to lying. It’s more like rotten eggs and horseshit.” – Frank Underwood

"Conscience has an unmistakable stink to it, sort of like raw onions and morning breath. But a lie stinks, even more, when it's coming from someone who isn't used to lying. It's more like rotten eggs and horseshit." - Frank Underwood - House of Cards

46.
“A diversity of ideas makes us all wiser, and that holds true even for your president. True leadership is not running away from those who disagree with you, but embracing them.” – Frank Underwood

"A diversity of ideas makes us all wiser, and that holds true even for your president. True leadership is not running away from those who disagree with you, but embracing them." - Frank Underwood - House of Cards

47.
“Anyone can commit suicide, or spout their mouth in front of a camera. But you wanna know what takes real courage? Keeping your mouth shut, no matter what you might be feeling.” – Frank Underwood

"Anyone can commit suicide, or spout their mouth in front of a camera. But you wanna know what takes real courage? Keeping your mouth shut, no matter what you might be feeling." - Frank Underwood - House of Cards

48.
“Peace should not have to be bought. Peace should be its own reward.” – Frank Underwood

"Peace should not have to be bought. Peace should be its own reward." - Frank Underwood - House of Cards

49.
“I’ve always said that power is more important than money. But when it comes to elections, money gives power.” – Frank Underwood

"I've always said that power is more important than money. But when it comes to elections, money gives power." - Frank Underwood Quotes - House of Cards

50.
“I’ve never given someone a third chance.” – Frank Underwood

"I've never given someone a third chance." - Frank Underwood - House of Cards

51.
“Presidents who obsess over history obsess about their place in it, instead of forging it.” – Frank Underwood

"Presidents who obsess over history obsess about their place in it, instead of forging it." - Frank Underwood - House of Cards

52.
“A smart man once said to me that speculation is a poor form of politics. Why don’t you stick to what you know?” – Frank Underwood

"A smart man once said to me that speculation is a poor form of politics. Why don't you stick to what you know?" - Frank Underwood Quotes - House of Cards

53.
“Harmony. It’s not about what’s lasting or permanent, it is about individual voices coming together for a moment. And that moment lasts the length of a breath.” – Frank Underwood

"Harmony. It's not about what's lasting or permanent, it is about individual voices coming together for a moment. And that moment lasts the length of a breath." - Frank Underwood Quotes - House of Cards

54.
“Not everyone can be on the right side of history.” – Frank Underwood

"Not everyone can be on the right side of history." - Frank Underwood - House of Cards

55.
“I wouldn’t be sitting here if I wanted a shoulder to cry on.” – Frank Underwood

"I wouldn’t be sitting here if I wanted a shoulder to cry on." - Frank Underwood - House of Cards

56.
“To improve is to change. To perfect is to change often.” – Frank Underwood

"To improve is to change. To perfect is to change often." - Frank Underwood Quotes - House of Cards

57.
“The gift of a good liar is making people think you lack a talent for lying.” – Frank Underwood

"The gift of a good liar is making people think you lack a talent for lying." - Frank Underwood Quotes - House of Cards

58.
“It only takes ten seconds to crush a man’s ambitions.” – Frank Underwood

"It only takes ten seconds to crush a man’s ambitions." - Frank Underwood - House of Cards

59.
“I hear silence, I don’t like that sound.” – Frank Underwood

"I hear silence, I don’t like that sound." - Frank Underwood Quotes - House of Cards

60.
“I have often found that bleeding hearts have an ironic fear of their own blood.” – Frank Underwood

"I have often found that bleeding hearts have an ironic fear of their own blood." - Frank Underwood - House of Cards

61.
“There is no solace above or below. Only us – small, solitary, striving, battling one another. I pray to myself, for myself.” – Frank Underwood

"There is no solace above or below. Only us – small, solitary, striving, battling one another. I pray to myself, for myself." - Frank Underwood - House of Cards

62.
“Politics is no longer theater, it’s show business. So let’s put on the best show in town.” – Frank Underwood

"Politics is no longer theater, it’s show business. So let’s put on the best show in town." - Frank Underwood Quotes - House of Cards

63.
“There can be no false steps now. The higher up the mountain the more treacherous the path.” – Frank Underwood

"There can be no false steps now. The higher up the mountain the more treacherous the path." - Frank Underwood Quotes - House of Cards

64.
“The only problem with common sense is that it’s so common.” – Frank Underwood

"The only problem with common sense is that it’s so common." - Frank Underwood Quotes - House of Cards

65.
“How quickly poor grades are forgotten in the shadow of power and wealth.” – Frank Underwood

"How quickly poor grades are forgotten in the shadow of power and wealth." - Frank Underwood Quotes - House of Cards

66.
“The heart can choke the mind when all its blood flows back to itself.” – Frank Underwood

"The heart can choke the mind when all its blood flows back to itself." - Frank Underwood - House of Cards

Zoe Barnes Quotes From House of Cards

1.
“Time is precious. Powerful people don’t have the luxury of foreplay.” – Zoe Barnes

"Time is precious. Powerful people don't have the luxury of foreplay." - Zoe Barnes Quotes - House of Cards

Claire Underwood Quotes From House of Cards

1.
“I’m not worried about your brain. It’s your heart we’re talking about.” – Claire Underwood

"I'm not worried about your brain. It's your heart we're talking about." - Claire Underwood - House of Cards

2.
“The blood is on all of our hands, and doing nothing is the same as pulling a trigger.” – Claire Underwood

"The blood is on all of our hands, and doing nothing is the same as pulling a trigger." - Claire Underwood - House of Cards

Freddy Hayes Quotes From House of Cards

1.
“It’s good to have dreams, just so long as they’re not fantasies.” – Freddy Hayes

"It's good to have dreams, just so long as they're not fantasies." - Freddy Hayes - House of Cards Quotes

Tom Hammerschmidt Quotes From House of Cards

1.
“Grief demands an answer, but sometimes there isn’t one.” – Tom Hammerschmidt

"Grief demands an answer, but sometimes there isn’t one." - Tom Hammerschmidt - House of Cards

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