The Greek quotes from The Wire

The Greek

[To Spiros] Your way, it won't work.

The Greek

The young man makes a point. You're right. These are volatile times. It is not unreasonable to carry insurance. Who can say what tomorrow will show us?

Spiros

[about Nick Sobotka] You don't have to worry about Nicko...

The Greek

You are fond of him Spiros. You should have had a son.

Spiros

But then I would have had a wife.

Spiros

He knows my name, but my name is not my name. And you... to them you're only "The Greek."

The Greek

And, of course, I'm not even Greek.

Business or pleasure for you?

The Greek

Business. Always business.