Sons of Anarchy, Season 2

Jax:
My son, he's given me a new pair of glasses. I find myself thinking about the things I do. Things I say, ramifications.

Stahl:
You have to.

Jax:
Not as angry or reactive.

Stahl:
I can see that.

Jax:
For instance, you showing me these photos trying to play my rage, my need for revenge, didn't work. See, I was able to take a moment to think. And I realized that if we did have a relationship with the Irish, which of course we don't, what'd stop me from tipping them off? Letting them know you got them under your thumb. You took a huge risk playing that card. Which means you are desperate. You got nothing.

Stahl:
Wow, you really are the smart one.