Why do they call it a kangaroo court? Are kangaroos especially unjust in comparison to other marsupials? Would wallabies be more judicious?

Well, if you'll excuse me I have your funeral to go to.

Lisbon: Look, we have a serious problem.
Jane: Yeah, I was really looking forward to a muffin.

Lisbon: You look a little creaky.
Jane: Yeah, a cattle prod will do it to you.
Lisbon: Well, the doctor says there's no lasting effects.
Jane: Well that doctor should try it himself sometime.

Lisbon: Sweetie, it's all right. We're with the CBI.
Jane: I know it sounds made up but we have a website and everything.

Lisbon: OK, you know what. You're a wicked charlatan and you're going to hell.
Jane: That's more like it. I'll save you a seat by the fire.

Lisbon: Are you leaving the CBI?
Jane: No, of course not. What would I do for amusement?

If you truly want revenge you have to be hard. You have to be dishonest and devious and cold. You can't let people see what's really in your heart.

Aren't we all part of the Justice League? Do you think Aquaman would give Batman a ticket?

You've been LaRoched haven't you?

Jane: Ten years, huh?
Lisbon: More actually. Every year with you counts as two.

(observing Cho) Kid's a natural. Look at him. The Cho. No business like Cho business.

The Mentalist Quotes

Grace Van Pelt: Mr. Jane, I have a question regarding your previous career path.
Patrick Jane: Fire away.
Grace Van Pelt: When you met with other psychics, real psychics, could they tell you were just pretending?
Patrick Jane: There's no such thing as real psychics.

Greetings old friend, it's been a while. I hope you are keeping well. I am thriving and happy. I have 12 wives now and will soon begin courting number 13. Why can't you catch me? You must feel so powerless and stupid and sad. Oh well. All the best. Red John.

Grace Van Pelt