Quote from Niles in The Focus Group
Daphne: I know just what you're going through. I once won a dance competition hands down, but instead of celebrating I spent the whole night fretting over my one bad score. Silly-head! Niles: Idiot. Oh, I've stepped in it now! Daphne: Listen here, Dr. Crane— Niles: Yeah, Daphne? Frasier: All right now, Daphne, just a moment. Try to remember what you're like when you're arguing with Joe. Consider Niles' situation. He's separated. You can't imagine the emotional see-saw he's on. Not to mention the fact that he may be unaware that he's acting like a complete jackass. Daphne: Of course, you're right. I'm sorry, I should be more sensitive. From now on, nothing you say can make me cross with you. [Daphne cheerfully walks away] Niles: I suppose I had that coming. Though I think "jackass" was a tad over the line. Frasier: Well, just consider it payback for the headline, "Crane's 'Birdie' Lays An Egg!"