Jeff knew full well what he was walking away from. Again, he needed to deal with this right away.

But indeed a market like California is not good for Enron.

But the most important thing is, Enron did not cause the California crisis.

In the case of Enron, we balance our positions all the time.

The collapse of Enron and the subsequent collapse of Arthur Andersen were tremendous tragedies. But as I stated at the time of my indictment on July 8, 2004, failure does not equate to a crime.

I take responsibility for what happened at Enron, both good and bad. But I cannot take responsibility for criminal conduct that I was unaware of.

I mean, our primary businesses in wholesale pipelines, utilities, retail, were all doing extremely well.

But I can't take responsibility for criminal conduct of somebody inside the company.

Aggressive accounting does not mean illegal accounting.

I've not only pursued the American dream, I've achieved it. I suppose we could say the last few years, I've also achieved the American nightmare.

The last thing I would have ever expected to happen to me in my life would be that, in fact, I would be accused of doing something wrong and maybe even something criminal.

When I feel lonely you are here beside me with your loving and caring touch.

If you're making mistakes it means you're out there doing something.

All mothers are mothers of great people, and it is not their fault that life later disappoints them.

Great things are accomplished by those who do not feel the impotence of man. This ... is a precious gift.

Never forget me, because if I thought you would, I'd never leave.

My heart hurt so much I can't believe it. How can it keep beating, feeling like this?

A sleeping pill will never take the place of a clear conscience.

It is as absurd to say that a man can't love one woman all the time as it is to say that a violinist needs several violins to play the same piece of music.

In life there exist two classes: first class and no class.

Individualism is bad for business - though absolutely necessary for freedom, progressive knowledge, and any possible interface with the transcendent.