Leslie Knope Quote #1639
Quote from Leslie Knope in One Last Ride (Part 2)
[Indiana University, 2035:]
Leslie Knope: I started my career more than 30 years ago in the Parks and Recreation Department right here in Pawnee, Indiana. I've had a lot of different jobs including two terms as your governor, and soon a new, unknown challenge awaits me, which to me, even now, is thrilling because I love the work. Not to say that public service isn't sexy, because it definitely is, but that's not why we do it. We do it because we get the chance to work hard at work worth doing... alongside a team of people we love. So I thank those people who've walked with me, and I thank you for this honor. Now, go find your team, and get to work. [applause]
Josephina: In addition to Governor Knope's honorary doctorate from the School of Public Policy, in recognition of all she's done for the people of Indiana, the campus library will henceforth bear her name. [applause]
Leslie Knope: [under breath] A [bleep] library?
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‘One Last Ride (Part 2)’ Quotes
Quote from Ron Swanson
[Pawnee National Park, 2022:]
Leslie Knope: Let's go meet your staff. Pawnee National Park rangers, this is Ron Swanson, your new superintendent and boss.
Ron Swanson: Rangers, my name is Ronald Ulysses Swanson. Your job and mine is to walk this land and make sure no one harms it. If you show up on time, speak honestly, and treat everyone with fairness, we will get along just fine. Though hopefully not too fine, as I'm not looking for any new friends. End of speech.
Leslie Knope: Well said.
Ron Swanson: Thank you, Leslie.
Leslie Knope: You're welcome, Ron.
Ron Swanson: Okay. Time to go to work.
Quote from Ron Swanson
[Pawnee, 2022:]
Trevor Nelsson: Despite the recent financial crisis, Very Good Building Company will finish fiscal year 2022 in excellent financial shape, thanks in large part to the stewardship of your chairman, Ron Swanson. Mr. Chairman, would you like to say a few words?
Ron Swanson: I resign as chairman, effective immediately.
Trevor Nelsson: Uh, would you like to explain why?
Ron Swanson: No.
Lon Swanson: Should we discuss your retirement package?
Ron Swanson: Just give me whatever the board thinks is fair.
Lon Swanson: Agreed.
Vaughn Swanson: Best of luck.
Ron Swanson: Don't get emotional, Vaughn. You're embarrassing yourself.
Trevor Nelsson: What just happened?
Quote from Ron Swanson
[Washington, D.C. 2022:]
Leslie Knope: Ron, your family is beautiful.
Ron Swanson: They're a handsome bunch. Diane and I are especially proud because Ivy was just accepted at Stanford University.
Leslie Knope: Wow.
Ben: Yeah, it's gonna cost an arm and a leg. You take my advice?
Ron Swanson: I did. Thank you, again. I sold some of my gold and officially diversified my portfolio.
[flashback:]
Scottish Man: Congratulations. You now own 51% of the Lagavulin Distillery.
Ron Swanson: Pleasure doing business with you.
Scottish Man: And with you.
All: Sláinte.