If someone thinks they have the upper-hand, break it. (Season 8, Episode 24)

Rule #16

It's better to seek forgiveness than ask permission. (Season 3, Episode 4)

Rule #18

Never, ever bother Gibbs in interrogation. (Season 4, Episode 10)

Rule #22

Never mess with a Marine's coffee if you want to live. (Season 2, Episode 9)

Rule #23

Rule #27: Two ways to follow: First way, they never notice you, Second way, they only notice you. (Season 7, Episode 15)

Always watch the watchers. (Season 8, Episode 22)

Rule #35

If feels like you're being played, you probably are. (Season 9, Episode 1)

Rule #36

Your case, your lead. (Season 6, Episode 16; Season 10, Episode 3)

Rule #38

There is no such thing as coincidence. (Season 7, Episode 21)

Rule #39

There is no such thing as a small world. (Season 10, Episode 14)

Rule #39A

If it seems someone is out to get you, they are. (Season 7, Episode 22)

Rule #40

Gibbs: (as he and Quinn look at the Vietnam Memorial Wall) No matter how many times I come here, it still gets to me. You look at a name, and you have to look at a reflection of yourself. You are among the fallen.
Quinn: Yeah. Difference is, you can leave. The names don't.

NCIS Quotes

Bishop: Seriously? How'd you get that?
Tony: Well, it's like Gorillas in the Midst. You'll get to understand his grunts.

Torres: When I break out the glass, maybe I can rip out the bars.
Bishop: With what? Your superhuman strength?