Cary: (to Alicia and Will, before taking Alicia's deposition) This is funny, isn't it? All these connections. My old workplace, my old boss, my old coworker... and my new boss competing with your husband. And then there's you two and... your thing.
Will: Chicago. Shall we start?

You like to think you're a good person. Maybe that used to be the case. But we both know you'll do whatever it takes.

Kalinda: Your office is... small.
Cary: Yes. Small, but pure.
Kalinda: So, in the third year, do you get a window?

Cary: You've been served.
Alicia: I've... For what?
Cary: State's attorney has asked me to head up an inquiry to look into the leak of Mr. Childs' deposition. Now, I'm going to try and expedite this, Alicia, so that you don't have a cloud hanging over your head.
Alicia: (ironically) Thank you so much.
Cary: You're welcome. (he pauses) Personally, I know that you would never break the law in this manner, so I'm sure it's just a formality. And if it's not, then we'll be pursuing a disbarment hearing.

They're just handing out partnerships like Popsicles.

Cary: I don't even think you have a new job. You're just like one of those mom's who lies about being pregnant.
Dana: That happens a lot in your experience?

He doesn't seem to care that Alicia and I aren't on the best of terms. Read into that what you will.

Alicia: Well, why did she kiss you yesterday?
Cary: She's a comedian.

Cary: Alicia, staying is a mistake. You'll always be under Will.You finally have a chance to get out from under him.
Alicia: Managing Partner is not under him.
Cary: It is. Why do you think he's offering it to you? He wants someone that he can influence, someone that he knows.
Alicia: OK. Thanks Cary.
Cary: Alicia, this is your chance. Take it.

Cary: Are you having seconds thoughts?
Alicia: I don't know. I like watching Will and Diane. They care.
Cary: Alicia - you and I are the new Will and Diane!

Alicia: It's kind of weird. Everything's ending.
Cary: Beginning, too.

Alicia: Thanks for doing this here.
Cary: No problem. What are you thinking?
Alicia: I'm in.
Cary: With Agos/Florrick?
Alicia: Florrik/Agos.

Good Wife Quotes

Cary: How are things in the bar attorney trenches?
Alicia: Same as there only without the fees, resources or muffins.

There is a mutiny brewing below deck and we are going to start losing good, young associates because of him.

Cary