The Silence of the Lambs

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Quotes from The Silence of the Lambs

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"I've learned that vulnerability can be strength."
Clarice Starling Strength
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"The mind is the most powerful weapon we have."
Clarice Starling Power
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"I choose to be optimistic. That's not naiveté."
Clarice Starling Happiness
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"Justice isn't always perfect, but we must try."
Clarice Starling Justice
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"A good investigator observes everything and assumes nothing."
Clarice Starling Wisdom
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"Time is precious. Don't waste it on doubt."
Clarice Starling Time
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"I've seen things that would break most people."
Clarice Starling Strength
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"Change requires action, not just thought."
Clarice Starling Change
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"Every person has value, even those society discards."
Clarice Starling Kindness
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"The path to truth is often painful."
Clarice Starling Truth
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"I'm not afraid of you."
Clarice Starling Courage
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"Ambition is a terrible thing to waste."
Clarice Starling Success
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"I learned that if you want to win, you have to believe you can."
Clarice Starling Motivation
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"Memory, all alone by the moonlight."
Clarice Starling Art
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"Understanding is a three-edged sword."
Clarice Starling Knowledge
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"I have to believe I can make a difference."
Clarice Starling Hope
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"The world is full of people who will hurt you."
Clarice Starling Truth
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"I can read people. That's my gift."
Clarice Starling Wisdom
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"Life doesn't frighten me anymore."
Clarice Starling Fear
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"I'm smart, and I want to use my intelligence."
Clarice Starling Success
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"You know what you look like to me? You look like a good time."
Clarice Starling Relationships
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"I came here because I wanted to."
Clarice Starling Freedom
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"He's still out there."
Clarice Starling Courage
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"We learn by example and by direct experience because there are real limits to the adequacy of verbal instruction."
Clarice Starling Education
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"I'm going to find him. I'm going to catch him."
Clarice Starling
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"You can't make us stupid."
Clarice Starling Strength
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"I need your knowledge and I need it now."
Clarice Starling Knowledge
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"A census taker once tried to test me. I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice chianti."
Clarice Starling Humor