1. “I blow with the wind, and right now, it’s a delightful breeze.”
2. “At heart, I am a man of questionable virtue, seeking noble opportunities.”
3. “I’m merely a sycophant, but a charming one, wouldn’t you say?”
4. “The bravest thing I do each day is remain impeccably neutral.”
5. “My moral compass points to where the power is—an efficient direction.”
6. “In the game of wits and whims, I play a perfect hand.”
7. “Patriotism? I prefer the more flexible loyalties of a pragmatist.”
8. “I am overwhelmed by the importance of my own importance.”
9. “Chaos is my playground; order is my alibi.”
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10. “With my witticisms and charm, I thrive in this tangled mess of intrigue.”
11. “The night is young, and I, it seems, will never grow old.”
12. “Keep your friends close, and your potential allies on speed dial.”
13. “I’m shocked, shocked to find idealism in Casablanca.”
14. “Corruption? It’s simply efficiency with a different name.”
15. “Unpredictability is my most predictable trait.”
16. “The truth is rarely free, but I might consider a discount.”
17. “I could tell you the truth, but where’s the fun in that?”
18. “As luck would have it, I make my own.”
19. “I haven’t left my mark yet, but I have an eraser handy, just in case.”
20. “I execute my duties with a flourish of cynicism and sincerity.”
21. “A clever line is better company than a sincere friend.”
22. “Power suits me, as do well-tailored uniforms.”
23. “I’m a man of principles, but they are exceedingly flexible.”
24. “Courage sometimes takes a backseat to self-preservation.”
25. “Every revolution has its opportunists—I simply arrive early.”
26. “Women and wine may be my distractions, but never my regrets.”
27. “In the shadows of Casablanca, I cast the longest one.”
28. “Most men have their price. Mine demands a certain complexity.”
29. “Frivolity is my weapon; levity is my shield.”
30. “I’ve mastered the art of looking the other way with unparalleled grace.”
31. “A scandal a day keeps the earnest at bay.”
32. “I live by my wits and die by my charm—preferably, much later.”
33. “Some call it bribery; I prefer to think of it as creative negotiation.”
34. “In Casablanca, neutrality is just a clever way to stay in the game.”
35. “I embrace ambiguity as a good friend never should.”
36. “Consider me a diplomat of dubious morals, thriving on complexity.”
37. “With each new regime, I’m reborn—a perpetual phoenix.”
38. “To follow someone, one must be willing to move; fortunately, I’m good at staying put.”
39. “Let’s dispense with pleasantries; the night awaits.”
40. “Incorrigible? Perhaps. Yet, undeniably delightful.”
41. “Is there danger? Delightfully so. A man needs his thrills.”
42. “I quote myself only because nobody else does it better.”
43. “As adaptable as the desert wind—should I ever need to be.”
44. “I find that the truth dulls my otherwise sparkling conversation.”
45. “A little mischief never hurt anyone… irreparably.”
46. “A clever quip is my calling card in a city of deception.”
47. “I often have my cake and eat it, too, with a side of intrigue.”
48. “Let’s maintain this lovely façade; reality is so dreadfully dull.”
49. “The unexpected keeps life stimulatingly predictable.”
50. “A neutral stance gives me the best view—and the safest escape route.”
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