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Crime drama12 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 · 2008Because sometimes truth isn't good enough. Sometimes, people deserve more. Sometimes, people deserve to have their faith rewarded. — Bruce Wayne/Batman · 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 · 2008You either die a hero or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain. — Harvey Dent · 2008All 12 quotes →Crime drama (film)12 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 · 2008Because sometimes truth isn't good enough. Sometimes, people deserve more. Sometimes, people deserve to have their faith rewarded. — Bruce Wayne/Batman · 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 · 2008You either die a hero or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain. — Harvey Dent · 2008All 12 quotes →Superhero8 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 · 2008Because sometimes truth isn't good enough. Sometimes, people deserve more. Sometimes, people deserve to have their faith rewarded. — Bruce Wayne/Batman · 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 · 2008You either die a hero or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain. — Harvey Dent · 2008All 8 quotes →Superhero (film)8 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 · 2008Because sometimes truth isn't good enough. Sometimes, people deserve more. Sometimes, people deserve to have their faith rewarded. — Bruce Wayne/Batman · 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 · 2008You either die a hero or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain. — Harvey Dent · 2008All 8 quotes →Film noir4 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 · 1958Your future's all used up. — Tanya · 1958It's a dirty job, enforcing the law; but, it's what we're supposed to be doing, isn't it? — Mike Vargas · 1958Murder's never perfect. Always comes apart sooner or later, and when two people are involved it's usually sooner. — Barton Keyes · 1944