Frank Underwood Quotes From Season 2: Business Advice, Ruthlessness And Cunning Abound All Over The Show! Kevin Spacey's Best Role Since Verbal Kint?

Frank Underwood has taken his quotables to the next level in Season 2. His words of wisdom has been used by businessmen, philosophers and practically anyone who wants to survive the cutthroat nature of life.

Kevin Spacey has had a myriad of roles including Oscar Winning Lester Burnham of "American Beauty" and the unforgettable Verbal Kint of "The Usual Suspects." Frank Underwood would be enshrined with those two immortal characters.

Some of the Frank Underwood quotes that entrepreneurs have adopted as sound business principles:

"While you argue the present versus the past, I am making the future." - the value of innovation.

"It is easier to ask forgiveness than permission. For myself, I seek neither one. I do what it takes."  - dedication to get the job done.

"One thing you can always count on: the inevitability of battle." - willingness to compete.

"I will not be cornered into making promises I can't deliver." - leverage in negotiations.

"Run the marathon, not the sprint." - the wisdom of having a long-term plan.

You had me at...well, no, not yet. Do more." - placing a premium value on yourself, your product or your services.

Frank Underwood does not sugar-coat. He will tell it like it is-the ugly truth presented with in Kevin Spacey's unique way. It's like a survival guide for those who want to get to the top.

"Don't waste a breath mourning Miss Barnes, every kitten grows up to be a cat. They seem so harmless at first-small, quiet, lapping up their saucer of milk. But once their claws get long enough, they draw blood, sometimes from the hand that feeds them. For those of us climbing to the top of the food chain, there can be no mercy. There is but one rule: hunt or be hunted. Welcome back."

"The backstabbing, vomit-inducing bitch. I've never thought higher of her than I do in this moment. She lost, but she played to win."

 "There are two kinds of pain. The sort of pain that makes you strong, or useless pain. The sort of pain that's only suffering. I have no patience for useless things."

"Do you think I'm a hypocrite? Well you should. I wouldn't disagree with you. The road to power is paved with hypocrisy, and casualties. Never regret.''