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“I have enjoyed parts of our time together.”

From: Parks and Recreation

Genre: Television

Who said it?: Ron Swanson

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote from the NBC sitcom Parks and Recreation. The show generally revolves around the small town of Pawnee, Indiana. Specifically, the tiny Parks Department, led by Leslie Knope (played by Amy Poehler), of the town.

The quote comes from the episode entitled “Ann and Chris,” which has Ann Perkins (played by Rashida Jones) and Chris Traeger (played by Rob Lowe) leaving the town. Leslie throws the two a farewell party and, as Ann receives well-wishes from everyone. She then talks to Ron Swanson (played by Nick Offerman) who delivers the quote, making Ann break down in tears from the sentiment.

Geek wisdom: No relationship is perfect. We will all have our ups and downs and we will share good and bad times together. Still, we have to focus on the good times while remembering the bad as it’s this mixture of both experiences which bonds people together.

“Never half-ass two things. Whole ass one thing.”

From: Parks and Recreation

Genre: Television

Who said it?: Ron Swanson

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote from the NBC sitcom Parks and Recreation. The show generally revolves around the small town of Pawnee, Indiana. Specifically, the tiny Parks Department of the town.

The quote comes from Sweet Sixteen, the 16th episode of the 4th season of the show. Leslie Knope (played by Amy Poelher) is running for City Council and, because of all the work and campaigning she’s been doing, forgets one of her officemate’s birthday. Claiming she has everything under control, Leslie hastily organizes a birthday party but, in her rush, forgets to invite the celebrant. Ron Swanson (played by Nick Offerman) then tells a tale when he was in middle school and had two jobs but it was just too much for him. He closes the parable with the quote.

Geek wisdom: In this hectic world, people say that we should be able to multitask. However, when we do, we tend to cut corners and lose focus. It’s usually much better to focus on one task at a time and give it your all then rather that split your attention on several tasks and risk messing things up.