The Silence of the Lambs

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Quotes from The Silence of the Lambs

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"Some people can't believe in themselves until someone else believes in them first."
Hannibal Lecter Faith
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"You seek validation."
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"Consciousness is a terrible burden."
Hannibal Lecter Philosophy
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"Death is the only freedom we all deserve."
Hannibal Lecter Death
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"I should think you'd find that rather enlightening."
Hannibal Lecter Knowledge
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"The truth is, sometimes a killer just wants to talk."
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"That's the sort of curiosity that gets people into trouble."
Hannibal Lecter Wisdom
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"People will say I'm mad."
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"Etiquette is important."
Hannibal Lecter Kindness
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"I'm infinitely more interesting than you."
Hannibal Lecter
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"Poor dear fellow. Imagine."
Hannibal Lecter
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"What does he do, this man you seek?"
Hannibal Lecter
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"Mirrors are always dangerous."
Hannibal Lecter Truth
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"I don't swing. But I do appreciate the pure architecture of the request."
Hannibal Lecter Art
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"You must have some real experiences."
Hannibal Lecter Life
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"A person is smart. People are dumb."
Hannibal Lecter Philosophy
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"The flowers are lovely. Aren't they?"
Hannibal Lecter Nature
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"I have no plans to escape."
Hannibal Lecter Truth
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"You think you can dissect me with those questions."
Hannibal Lecter
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"Transformation is a profound thing."
Hannibal Lecter Change
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"I do respect your curiosity."
Hannibal Lecter Knowledge
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"The beauty is in the construction."
Hannibal Lecter Beauty
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"You're very frank. I like that."
Hannibal Lecter
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"A lot of candidates show up. But few have any aptitude."
Hannibal Lecter Leadership
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"We covet what we see every day."
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"Did you ever consider any real freedoms? Freedoms from fear?"
Hannibal Lecter Freedom
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"I'm always curious about one thing."
Hannibal Lecter Imagination
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"Taste is not a democratic thing."
Hannibal Lecter Art
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"Nothing happened to me. I happened."
Hannibal Lecter Power
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"First principles, Clarice. Simplicity."
Hannibal Lecter Wisdom