Frank Reagan (Tom Selleck) of Bluish Bloodsleads the Reagan family unit in almost everything they practice. He is the patriarch and the Police Commissioner of New York City. He's been through enough and has the wisdom and insight to bear witness for it. It's no wonder his family, his officers and swain New Yorkers look to him for guidance and communication. Frank is directly and honest; he'll come through for you, only he won't hesitate to call y'all out when you're incorrect. He tin can also get from serious to lighthearted in a split second to resolve disharmonize (and brand us laugh while doing then). So, without further ado, hither are 10 of Frank's about thought-provoking quotes for your consideration.

10 "I'm the Police Commissioner. I hear things."

If something'southward going on in New York City, at that place'due south only a i pct chance that Frank hasn't heard nearly it. Frank's connected and he keeps tabs on pretty much everything that goes downwards, especially when it concerns his family or his officers. Frank's sworn by a sense of duty to the NYPD and a die-hard dedication to the Reagan family. Sometimes it annoys his family when he knows things most them that they weren't ready to discuss yet but he's really just looking out for their best interests. Don't nosotros all have a Frank Reagan in our lives watching out for us somehow?

ix "Only a fool seeks peace past inciting violence."

Also many people seek revenge or lead protests that begin peacefully but terminate violently. Frank'southward seen his fair share of this kind of thing happen over the years, and part of his task is to address such events.

This quote of his speaks to that noesis; Frank'southward right and he makes an of import point. Nothing gets solved with violence, especially in a place as populated every bit New York where an innocent eyewitness has a higher potential of getting hurt. Frank's quote in this instance goes beyond the TV screen and into real life.

8 "We should be set to take any event we get, but not earlier we've shaken every terminal tree."

Frank'due south non ane to requite up. He explores every possible avenue for solutions before he comes to his answer. He takes what he can get and nix less. His example of fighting for the right thing is an admirable and inspirational ane, which is why this quote makes this list. It may not be easy, it may not be immediate, simply making sure you lot've tried everything before you settle on your resolution is the all-time thing y'all can do to ensure you're making the right choice. And when you're Police Commissioner, that's a pretty of import part of the task clarification.

7 "Every calendar month or so I try to have one."

Frank's response to Garrett's compliment of "that's actually a adept thought"is just likewise funny. Only Tom Selleck could deliver such a line and make it funny. Equally a public figure, Frank is constantly scrutinized by the printing, the full general public, and even his officers and family on occasion. He'due south got to create his ain humor somewhere to keep life lighthearted when most of the time it's serious.

What makes this quote even funnier is the fact that as Police Commissioner, he's expected to have ideas for just about everything on a dime (especially the kind of ideas where little of the population volition protestation). Keep an middle onBlue Bloodsfor more of Frank's ideas.

6 "Don't for a 2nd think that a smart person won't cheque out your story. Program on it."

Lying, fabricating, exaggerations--they get you nowhere. That's why liars are practically guaranteed to be caught the second they tell their lie. Sooner or later on, someone will catch you lot. If you're someone of high importance like Frank Reagan, you lot better accept your story straight and y'all meliorate brand sure y'all take your facts checked thrice or it's going to turn into a nasty mess. Relieve yourself the trouble, be honest, and plan alee like Frank. You lot can bet someone will fact-cheque you lot, so spare yourself the headaches, and the heartaches.

five "Everything worthwhile has a personal cost."

Going from vanquish cop to Constabulary Commissioner, Frank's led a long and no doubt tumultuous journey in law enforcement. Cops don't take easy lives; they see horrible things and still they hit the footing running.

Frank has undoubtedly made personal sacrifices over the years for the sake of doing what's right, whether information technology has to practice with his job, his family or both. Really, this quote can be applied to all our lives. Nosotros're all working towards something, and sometimes that means sacrificing free fourth dimension, money, certain luxuries and many other things to get to where we're going. Frank has a style of highlighting this universal struggle in this uncomplicated yet assuming quote.

4 "Sometimes what yous imagine is worse than what's really there."

Isn't this relatable!? We all spend far too much time freaking out nigh what'due south going to happen, whether information technology'due south a feud with a friend, an incident y'all fearfulness may price you your chore, or anything else along those lines. Frank'due south wisdom in this quote is soothing for a multitude of reasons but because we've all experienced this kind of anxiety: a fear of the unknown, which leads to us conjuring upwards something in our minds that'southward far worse than what actually happens, and then we wonder why we were and then scared in the first place. Adjacent time you're afraid of the unknown, recollect of Frank Reagan and this quote.

three "Pass the potatoes."

This seems to be Frank's go-to statement whenever his family unit brings up difficult questions at their weekly Sunday dinners. Whenever a touchy topic is brought up and his children, grandchildren or male parent are pressing him well-nigh it, Frank offers a smile and asks for the potatoes. In one hilarious instance when Frank uses this quote following a touchy subject regarding a new job for his daughter Erin and she asks what he means regarding a comment he made in passing, he simply says, "it ways the potatoes are delicious and I'd like some more."

Well played, Frank.

2 "Right upward until nice doesn't work."

Garrett's question of "And y'all'll play nice?"is answered with this brilliant quote of Frank's. The thing is, Frank will be respectful until he's been pushed besides far, so it'southward a battle. Unfortunately, nice will but go so far sometimes, specially in Frank's line of work. And so yous have to be blunt and firm to exercise your task and get your points beyond. Some people respect that lesser line, and some don't, it just depends on the situation. Regardless, whether it'south in your professional person or personal life and yous fear a conflict on the horizon, just play nice until squeamish doesn't work anymore (like Frank, you wouldn't want to let someone walk all over you).

1 "I'm going to give you the respect yous don't requite me."

Truly, this is one of Frank's all-time quotes. So many times in life we are faced with situations in which we must be the bigger person. It's not always easy, but yous feel better for doing information technology. Being an important public figure, Frank's got to be the bigger person for the sake of representing the NYPD in a positive and professional manner. In a manner, this quote also manages to firmly, yet respectfully, put someone in their identify. Frank'southward got a special gift for beingness the bigger person simply simultaneously getting his point beyond. Hopefully someday we'll master this technique too.

Blue Bloodshighlights and centers its most important narrative at the forefront: family. Frank Reagan is the patriarch of the Reagans and leads them in the correct directions. He may make mistakes but he's quick to correct them and his intentions are e'er pure. Regardless, nosotros beloved Frank and his quotes (specially since many of them are and so thought-provoking).

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