16 Best 'Suits' Quotes

Who Said It: Harvey

Episode:Season 2, episode 6 ("All In")

Harvey likes taking risks. To settle a case, he plays poker. Mike wants to join, claiming his photographic memory makes him the best winner.

Harvey disagrees with his young apprentice. He explains this is about people, not cards. "I don't play the odds," Harvey states. "I play the man." He proves right at the end.

Who Said It: Jessica

Episode:Season 2, episode 10 ("High Noon")

Jessica avoids quick choices. Even after Daniel Hardman takes over as managing partner, she does not panic or lose her temper.

Harvey freaks out and tries alternatives. Jessica tells him to stay calm; Hardman will trip up again. She adds, "You don't make major life decisions when you're reeling from a loss." That is good advice for everyone.

Who Said It:Jessica

Episode: Season 7, episode 4 ("Divide and Conquer")

After Jessica leaves the firm for Chicago, Harvey turns to her for advice when he needs it. This shows how much he respects her, both professionally and as a friend.

Harvey flies to Chicago and tells Jessica about an office situation. Jessica replies calmly, "Well, the first thing to do when you're in trouble is admit to yourself what you did to get yourself there." This is blunt, but correct, as Jessica always is. Harvey admits everything that led to his situation.

Who Said It: Mike

Episode: Season 1, episode 1 ("Pilot")

Mike's photographic memory might be his "superpower" in Suits, but his sarcasm also counts as an ability. This trait captures Harvey's attention first. Ironically, this is what draws him in.

When Harvey meets Mike, he likes his skills and knows Mike did not take the Bar exam. Harvey points out Mike could hire someone from Harvard. Mike replies in his usual way, "I'd say that's fair. Sometimes, I like to hang out with people who aren't that bright. You know, just to see how the other half lives." Harvey is impressed and hires him right then.

Who Said It:Jessica

Episode: Season 6, episode 3 ("Back on the Map")

A common theme in Suitsis how people seek Jessica's advice. Rachel naturally goes to Jessica when she has a problem in her practical ethics class.

Rachel explains her issue with another student involving Mike and an Innocence Project case. She fears taking it will make her look weak and scared to the other students. Jessica responds, "Then you have to make all of them afraid of you. Then the only impression they'll have of you is that you're one bada** woman." Jessica knows how to use fear against those who challenge her, so this reply is not surprising.

Who Said It: Sometimes playing the long game means understanding who you want to be teammates with in the long run.Jessica

Episode: Season 7, episode 7 ("Full Disclosure")

Jessica values loyalty and shows it to those she trusts. In a flashback, Harvey quits after not becoming junior partner. Jessica approaches Harvey while he cleans his desk, recognizing the value he brings to the firm.

Jessica explains she risked everything for Harvey. She stated if he did not become junior partner next, she would leave. She added, "Sometimes playing the long game means understanding who you want to be teammates with in the long run, and the person I want to be teammates with in the long run is you." What a boss.

Who Said It:Mike

Episode: Season 9, episode 5 ("If the Shoe Fits")

Much in like Star Wars, the student eventually becomes the master in Suits Mike wins a case against Harvey. Harvey feels pride in Mike's progress but needs to jab that Mike learned everything from him.

Mike stops Harvey from gloating. He replies, “Whoa, whoa, whoa! Are you actually taking credit for my win when you lost? Let's be very clear about something here, Harvey. Right now, you are the governor of Loserville, and I am the mayor of Winnertown.” Harvey points out a governor ranks higher than a mayor, but Mike gets to enjoy his win without judgment.

Who Said It: Donna

Episode:Season 2, episode 10 ("High Noon")

Donna acts sassy and never misses a chance to verbally spar. Harvey asks Donna for his employment survey, and she says she is busy with it. Harvey pushes for an update, so Donna states it is a big task.

Harvey replies, "Mike could have done it in his sleep." Donna quips, "I'm sorry I don't have a photographic memory, but my brain is already too busy being awesome." Class comeback.

Who Said It:Jessica

Episode: Season 3, episode 12 ("Yesterday's Gone")

After Jessica's ex-husband, Quentin Sainz, died from ALS, Jessica challenges the belief that he was not of sound mind when he named her executor. Jessica uses checklists, showing these methods do not always show the truth about Quentin.

"Just because someone can't check off everything on the list that's required to be competent doesn't mean they aren't better at whatever they do than the rest of us," Jessica says. “And Quentin Sainz was an amazing man with an amazing mind.”

Who Said It: Donna

Episode: Season 9, episode 6 ("Whatever It Takes")

With everyone at the firm for Faye, Donna becomes the voice of reason. She calms Harvey and tells Faye the heat is off for now. Donna makes sure Faye understands their nature and that they do not ruin people to get ahead.

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Who Said It: Donna

Episode: Season 5, episode 6 ("Privilege")

For her friends, Donna will go to the ends of the Earth. As Mike and Donna work together to make sure Rachel gets her dream wedding, Mike has the gall to ask Donna if she can handle it.

In a response only Donna could dish out, she asks Mike: "Do you ask a chef who's cooking if the meal's gonna turn out okay?" Mike pauses for a moment, but Donna doesn't let him answer as she adds: "No, you sit back, you behave yourself until you get the best duck à l'orange you've ever tasted."

Who Said It:Jessica

Episode: Season 2, episode 13 ("Zane vs. Zane")

In law, burying people in paperwork or stretching their resources is often a quick way to get someone to settle to your terms. Robert Zane tries to force Jessica's hand into a merger by creating 45 strenuous cases for her firm. In response, Jessica shows her shrewdness by refusing to be strong-armed into anything.

She explains to Robert how he's playing the wrong game with her. "This isn't chess," Jessica says. "It's dominoes. Now, the first case might be tough... But after that... One by one. And when it's all said and done, I'll be the last one standing. Holding a big, fat check in my hand." Power move.

Who Said It:Jessica

Episode: Season 3, episode 12 ("Yesterday's Gone")

Throughout Suits, viewers learn a lot about legal lingo, especially how there's a stark difference between what's considered law and the truth. Appearing in front of the court in a case that challenges her standing as the executor of her ex-husband's will, Jessica makes a statement before commencing.

She says: "I am here to tell the truth, but what I want you to understand is that truth is subjective." Another counsel argues: "The truth is the truth." Jessica fires back: "No. The law is the law. We can define where a legal line is. I'm talking about the truth. The truth is much more complicated." It's a powerful statement that explains a lot about how important the truth should always be, even in complex situations.

Who Said It: Louis

Episode: Season 3, episode 10 ("Stay")

While Louis comes across as stiff and unpleasant initially, his tough exterior softens and cracks to show there's a fun personality underneath. Case in point: when he tries to go steady with Sheila, he demonstrates the extent of his feelings in an amusing and sweet way.

He puts together a written proposal for Sheila about their exclusivity, but she demands he show how he wants to be with her. Louis asks her what she wants him to do, adding in the zinger: "Give me a mountain, I'll climb it. Give me a Katy Perry song, I'll sing it." Who else would like to hear Louis sing "Firework" right now?

Who Said It:Louis

Episode: Season 2, episode 7 ("Sucker Punch")

Louis does not look like the most threatening human on Earth. He is a fearsome, tenacious lawyer in a courtroom if he is unleashed. Louis sometimes shows off his legal skill with clever one-liners about his last name.

After Harvey prepares Louis for their mock trial, Louis gets excited. "Oh, see, now, you're asking to get Litt up," Louis states. "Somebody wants to get Litt up." Litty is getting all up in here!

Who Said It: Rachel

Episode: Season 4, episode 8 ("Exposure")

Mike and Rachel are the "it" couple on Suits, they have ups and downs throughout the show. Rachel kisses Logan Sanders and tells Mike about it.

Rachel and Mike face trouble after that. Rachel hits her boyfriend with a strong truth: "I want you to decide if you love me more than you hate what I did." Mike chooses love.