45 Jim Quotes from 'The Office' Played by the Unforgettable John Krasinski

Jim Halpert, a main character in the popular comedy "The Office," stole the audience's hearts with his charming and funny demeanor. Find out more about him by reading these 45 quotes.

Jim Halpert was the office's funny guy who spent his time at work messing around. He affectionately played pranks on his eccentric co-worker, Dwight Schrute, and attempted to get the attention of the receptionist, Pam Beesly.

Eventually, he grows up without losing his mischievous spark and finally manages to get the girl. And no, he never really stops playing pranks on Schrute, either.

Read the following 45 quotes from Jim Halpert and get a sense of his journey.

Jim Halpert’s quote: “If you really want to impress your boss, you go in there and you do mediocre work, halfheartedly.” | Source: AmoDays

Jim Halpert Hilarious Quotes from the Office

“My roommate wants to meet everybody. Because I’m pretty sure he thinks I’m making Dwight up. He is very real.” ― Jim Halpert

“Okay, well you’re the one who lost the desk.” ― Jim Halpert

“From time to time I send Dwight faxes. From himself. From the future.” ― Jim Halpert

“I am a black belt in gift wrapping." ― Jim Halpert

“Dwight tried to kiss me." ― Jim Halpert

Jim Halpert’s quote “From time to time I send Dwight faxes. From himself. From the future.” | Source: AmoDays

“I am about to do something very bold in this job that I’ve never done before: try.” ― Jim Halpert

"We didn’t play many video games in Scranton. Instead, we’d do stuff like...uh, Pam and I would sometimes hum the same high-pitched note and try to get Dwight to make an appointment with an ear doctor. And, uh, Pam called it…Pretendinitis." ― Jim Halpert

“Fact: Bears eat beets. Bears. Beets. Battlestar Galactica.” ― Jim Halpert

"Oh, so Dwight gave me this wooden mallard as a gift. I found a recording device in it. Yes. So. I think if I play it just right, I can get Dwight to live out the plot of National Treasure." ― Jim Halpert

Jim Halpert’s quote: “Bears eat beets. Bears. Beets. Battlestar Galactica.” | Source: AmoDays

“Why don’t I wanna go? Didn’t expect to need a reason so let me think here. Um. I don’t know any of these people, it’s an obligation, I don’t like talking paper in my free time (or in my work time), and did I use the word pointless?” ― Jim Halpert

Jim's Memorable Quotes

"I took the role to impress a receptionist who will remain nameless." ― Jim Halpert

“That’s my favorite part of Christmas, the authority.” ― Jim Halpert

"Stanley just drank OJ out of my mug and didn’t seem to realize that it wasn’t his hot coffee. So the question has to be asked, is there no limit to what he won’t notice?" ― Jim Halpert

“The point is to get from point A to point B as creatively as possible, so technically they are doing parkour as long as point A is delusion and point B is the hospital.” ― Jim Halpert

Jim Halpert’s quote: “That’s my favorite part of Christmas, the authority.” | Source: AmoDays

"You’re looking at the master of leaving parties early.” ― Jim Halpert

“The raise isn’t real.” ― Jim Halpert

“Everything I have I owe to this job. This stupid, wonderful, boring, amazing job.” ― Jim Halpert

“Congratulations, universe. You win.” ― Jim Halpert

Jim Halpert’s quote: "You’re looking at the master of leaving parties early.” | Source: AmoDays

Most Famous Jim Quotes

“I may not have done so hot on my customer reviews this year.” ― Jim Halpert

“One day, Michael came in complaining about a speed bump on the highway. I wonder who he ran over then.” ― Jim Halpert

"Dwight: Jim, tell him wear he can stick his grapes.

Jim: In the fridge!" ― "The Office"

“See, you’re always saying there’s something wrong with society. Maybe there’s something wrong with you?” ― Jim Halpert

“Got it a week after we started dating." ― Jim Halpert

An image of Jim Halpert with his quote: “Congratulations, universe. You win.” | Source: AmoDays

"Dwight: What is the antidote?

Jim: True love’s kiss." ― "The Office"

"So this is my life. Until I win the lottery. Or Pam finally writes that series of young adult books." ― Jim Halpert

“He has not stopped working…for a second.” ― Jim Halpert

"Dwight: If you’re ever in the area, you’ll always have a place to stay…in my barn.

Jim: There it is." ― "The Office"

“I mean I’ve always subscribed to the idea that if you really want to impress your boss, you go in there and you do mediocre work, halfheartedly.” ― Jim Halpert

Jim Halpert’s quote: “You’re always saying there’s something wrong with society. Maybe there’s something wrong with you?” | Source: AmoDays

“This is literally how they built the pyramids.” ― Jim Halpert

"Dwight: You’re a good assistant Jim.

Jim: Not as good as you.

Dwight: That’s very true. Get the hell out of here." ― "The Office"

“I think it’s great that the company’s making a commercial because not very many people have heard of us.” ― Jim Halpert

"Jim: Last night on Trading Spouses, there's...have you seen it?

Pam: No, I have a life.

Jim: Interesting, what's that like?

Pam: You should try it sometime.

Jim: Wow. But then, who would watch my TV?" ― "The Office"

“I think it’s time for you to bury the hatchet.” ― Jim Halpert

Jim Halpert’s quote: "So this is my life. Until I win the lottery. Or Pam finally writes that series of young adult books." | Source: AmoDays

"Pam: Did you send Dwight on a quest for the Holy Grail?

Jim: I think I'm a little too busy these days to s―Oh, my God. I did send Dwight on a quest for the Holy Grail." ― "The Office"

"[About Pam] Plan A was marrying her a long time ago. Pretty much the day I met her." ― Jim Halpert

“Tomorrow I can tell you what a great boss you turned out to be. Best boss I ever had.” ― Jim Halpert

Jim Halpert’s quote: "[About Pam] Plan A was marrying her a long time ago. Pretty much the day I met her." | Source: AmoDays

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"Pam: Wanna count her fingers and toes again?

Jim: No, let her rest. I'm sure there are still 12 of each." ― "The Office"

"Having a baby is exhausting. Having two babies? Now that’s just mean." ― Jim Halpert

"Oh! No, it’s not. They call it Quad-desk." ― Jim Halpert

Jim Halpert’s quote: "Having a baby is exhausting. Having two babies? Now that’s just mean." | Source: AmoDays

“Because Christmas is the time to tell people how you feel.” ― Jim Halper

"Dwight: Second Life is not a game. It is a multi-user, virtual environment. It doesn't have points or scores. It doesn't have winners or losers.

Jim: Oh, it has losers." ― "The Office"

"Not enough for me? You are everything." ― Jim Halpert

Jim Halpert’s quote: "I’m pretty sure he thinks I’m making Dwight up. He is very real.” | Source: AmoDays

Halpert's character is played by John Krasinski, with his co-workers played by Jenna Fischer (Beesly), Rainn Wilson (Schrute), Ed Helms (Andy Bernard), B.J. Novak (Ryan Howard), Mindy Kaling and Steve Carell (Michael Scott), to name a few.

"The Office" is an adaptation of the original British series of the same name, created by Ricky Gervais. To get to know even more of his work, read: 41 'Afterlife' Quotes: Grief, Dark Humor, and the Muddy Path toward Healing.