diff --git a/imap-core/lib/commands/logout.js b/imap-core/lib/commands/logout.js
index bb2f5240..e1adc988 100644
--- a/imap-core/lib/commands/logout.js
+++ b/imap-core/lib/commands/logout.js
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 
 const config = require('wild-config');
 
-const quotes = (config.imap.quotes = [
+const quotes = config.imap.quotes || [
     'All dreams are but another reality. Never forget...',
     'Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy...',
     'Cut the dramatics, would yeh, and follow me!',
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ const quotes = (config.imap.quotes = [
     'Piccobello!',
     'No more Mr. Nice Duck!',
     'Not bad for a duck from outer space.'
-]);
+];
 
 module.exports = {
     handler(command) {