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Frank Costello4 quotes
I don't want to be a product of my environment. I want my environment to be a product of me. — Frank Costello · 2006You learn a lot watching things eat. — Frank Costello · 2006When you decide to be something, you can be it. That's what they don't tell you in the church. When I was your age they would say we can become cops or criminals. Today, what I'm saying is this: when you're facing a loaded gun, what's the difference? — Frank Costello · 2006No one gives it to ya, you have to take it. — Frank Costello · 2006The Joker4 quotes
I believe whatever doesn't kill you, simply makes you...stranger. — The Joker · 2008You see I'm a guy of simple taste. I enjoy dynamite, gunpowder, and gasoline! — The Joker · 2008Can't rely on anyone these days, you have to do everything yourself, don't we. — The Joker · 2008They need you right now, but when they don't, they'll cast you out, like a leper! You see, their morals, their code, it's a bad joke. Dropped at the first sign of trouble. They're only as good as the world allows them to be. I'll show you. When the chips are down, these...these civilized people, they'll eat each other. See, I'm not a monster. I'm just ahead of the curve. — The Joker · 2008Mike Vargas2 quotes
A policeman's job is only easy in a police state. That's the whole point, Captain. Who's the boss, the cop or the law? — Mike Vargas · 1958It's a dirty job, enforcing the law; but, it's what we're supposed to be doing, isn't it? — Mike Vargas · 1958Alfred Pennyworth1 quote
Some men aren't looking for anything logical, like money. They can't be bought, bullied, reasoned, or negotiated with. Some men just want to watch the world burn. — Alfred Pennyworth · 2008Barton Keyes1 quote
Murder's never perfect. Always comes apart sooner or later, and when two people are involved it's usually sooner. — Barton Keyes · 1944Bruce Wayne/Batman1 quote
Because sometimes truth isn't good enough. Sometimes, people deserve more. Sometimes, people deserve to have their faith rewarded. — Bruce Wayne/Batman · 2008Captain Ellerby1 quote
You wanna smoke? You don't smoke do ya, what are you one of those fitness freaks? — Captain Ellerby · 2006Harvey Dent1 quote
You either die a hero or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain. — Harvey Dent · 2008Tanya1 quote
Your future's all used up. — Tanya · 1958Two-Face/Harvey Dent1 quote
The world is cruel, and the only morality in a cruel world is chance. Unbiased, unprejudiced…fair. — Two-Face/Harvey Dent · 2008