the-bar-sinister:

My absolute favorite kind of mentor and protege relationship is when the mentor absolutely cares about their protege and wants them to succeed

–but they are passing on lessons that are just so, so incredibly toxic and harmful, fully believing them to be the key to success.

“do it for her, that’s how you know you can win.”

“Evidence is everything.”

“The worst of times are when lawyers have to force their biggest smiles.”