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Rule of law2 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 · 1958Assertiveness1 quote
No one gives it to ya, you have to take it. — Frank Costello · 2006Cigarettes1 quote
You wanna smoke? You don't smoke do ya, what are you one of those fitness freaks? — Captain Ellerby · 2006Conspiracy1 quote
Murder's never perfect. Always comes apart sooner or later, and when two people are involved it's usually sooner. — Barton Keyes · 1944Decisions and choices1 quote
When 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 · 2006Destructive impulses1 quote
You see I'm a guy of simple taste. I enjoy dynamite, gunpowder, and gasoline! — The Joker · 2008Faith1 quote
Because sometimes truth isn't good enough. Sometimes, people deserve more. Sometimes, people deserve to have their faith rewarded. — Bruce Wayne/Batman · 2008Fickleness of the mob1 quote
They 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 · 2008Going for it1 quote
No one gives it to ya, you have to take it. — Frank Costello · 2006Heroes and villains1 quote
You either die a hero or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain. — Harvey Dent · 2008Individualism1 quote
Can't rely on anyone these days, you have to do everything yourself, don't we. — The Joker · 2008Influence on others1 quote
I don't want to be a product of my environment. I want my environment to be a product of me. — Frank Costello · 2006Influences1 quote
I don't want to be a product of my environment. I want my environment to be a product of me. — Frank Costello · 2006Law1 quote
It's a dirty job, enforcing the law; but, it's what we're supposed to be doing, isn't it? — Mike Vargas · 1958Law enforcement1 quote
It's a dirty job, enforcing the law; but, it's what we're supposed to be doing, isn't it? — Mike Vargas · 1958Man as social animal1 quote
Can't rely on anyone these days, you have to do everything yourself, don't we. — The Joker · 2008Morality1 quote
The world is cruel, and the only morality in a cruel world is chance. Unbiased, unprejudiced…fair. — Two-Face/Harvey Dent · 2008Murder1 quote
Murder's never perfect. Always comes apart sooner or later, and when two people are involved it's usually sooner. — Barton Keyes · 1944Observation1 quote
You learn a lot watching things eat. — Frank Costello · 2006Overcoming adversity1 quote
I believe whatever doesn't kill you, simply makes you...stranger. — The Joker · 2008Police1 quote
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 · 1958Randomness1 quote
The world is cruel, and the only morality in a cruel world is chance. Unbiased, unprejudiced…fair. — Two-Face/Harvey Dent · 2008Relativism1 quote
They 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 · 2008Relying on others1 quote
Can't rely on anyone these days, you have to do everything yourself, don't we. — The Joker · 2008Reputation1 quote
You either die a hero or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain. — Harvey Dent · 2008Suffering1 quote
I believe whatever doesn't kill you, simply makes you...stranger. — The Joker · 2008The future1 quote
Your future's all used up. — Tanya · 1958The mob1 quote
They 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 · 2008The world1 quote
The world is cruel, and the only morality in a cruel world is chance. Unbiased, unprejudiced…fair. — Two-Face/Harvey Dent · 2008Truth1 quote
Because sometimes truth isn't good enough. Sometimes, people deserve more. Sometimes, people deserve to have their faith rewarded. — Bruce Wayne/Batman · 2008