William Hurt Quotes

A History of Violence

Doubts About Marriage and Commitment

Richie Cusack Do you like being married? Does it work for you? I can't see it working for me. I never felt the urge, you know. A lot of great looking women in the world. I never met one, made me want to give up all the others. Sure you can fuck around, but it's so much damn work, keepin it quiet. It's not worth the effort. Don't see the upside. You see the upside Joey?

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Too Big to Fail

Acknowledging Delays in Critical Situations

Henry Paulson We're late. We've been late on everything.

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The Village

Acknowledging Unfathomable Fearlessness in Others

Edward Walker You are fearless in a way that I shall never know.

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Dark City

Feeling Unheard in a Chaotic World

Inspector Frank Bumstead No one ever listens to me.

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Body Heat

Heavy burdens and the need for protection

Ned Racine Sometimes the shit comes down so heavy I feel like I should wear a hat.

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A History of Violence

Questioning a Mistake in Judgment

Richie Cusack How do you fuck that up?

[''After his guys fail to kill Tom'']

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Dark City

The Paradox of a Compassionate Killer

Inspector Frank Bumstead So, Husselbeck, what kind of killer do you think stops to save a dying fish?

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Body Heat

Urgency in a Moment of Decision

Ned Racine You better take me up on this quick. In about 45 minutes, I'm going to give up and go away.

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Mr. Brooks

Concerns About Police File Security

Marshall For all the taxes we pay, you'd think they'd make it more difficult to hack into the police personnel file.

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Mr. Brooks

A Disturbing Perspective on Sacrifice and Safety

Marshall Let the police put Jane in jail. Hopefully that will save her. And we can happily go on with our tortured lives.

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A History of Violence

Consequences of Violence and Revenge

Richie Cusack You took his eye. Jesus Joey, you took his eye! Barbed wire, wasn't it?

[''About Fogerty'']

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Too Big to Fail

Emergency Measures for AIG's Financial Crisis

Henry Paulson Tim thinks we need to do something big. Ben agrees, and so do I.

Jim Wilkinson What can we do? AIG's not even a bank.

Henry Paulson The Fed can lend to non-banks under "unusual and exigent circumstances". We're thinking of taking over 80% of the company.

Jim Wilkinson Hank, we can't! This morning we were lecturing the entire country on ].

[[w:moral hazard|moral hazard]

Henry Paulson AIG has collateral, they have assets, Lehman didn't. We couldn't lend into a hole, it's not the same story!

Jim Wilkinson Nobody is going to care, it's another bailout! With no legislation, the Hill is gonna go crazy, the country is gonna go crazy-

Henry Paulson The plane we flew in on this morning, leased from AIG. Construction downtown, AIG. Life insurance, 81 million policies, with a face value of $1.9 trillion. Billions of dollars in teachers pensions! It's everywhere! You want "]", here it is! You got a better idea, the suggestion box is wide open!

[[w:too big to fail|too big to fail]

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Too Big to Fail

Crisis Communication Amid Financial Turmoil

Michele Davis I hate to do this right now, but I'm going to have to have a press call first thing, and I really don't know what I'm going to tell them.

Neel Kashkari Tell them Lehman exacerbated AIG. The simultaneous payouts of CDOs and credit default swaps put catastrophic pressure...

Henry Paulson Go back further.

Neel Kashkari The global pool of investment capital...

Henry Paulson She has to do this in English! Start with the homeowners.

Jim Wilkinson Okay, okay, here's how you explain it. Wall Street started bundling home loans together - ] - and selling slices of those bundles to investors, and they were making big money. So they started pushing the lenders saying, "come on, we need more loans.

[clears throat; [w:mortgage-backed securities|mortgage-backed securities]

Henry Paulson The lenders had already given loans to borrowers with good credit, so they go bottom-feeding, they lower their criteria.

Neel Kashkari Before, you needed a credit score of 620 and a down payment of 20%; now they'll settle for 500, no money down.

Jim Wilkinson And the buyer, the regular guy on the street assumes that the experts know what they're doing. He's saying to himself, "if the bank's willing to loan me money, I must be able to afford it." So he reaches for the American Dream, he buys that house.

Neel Kashkari The banks knew securities based on shitbag mortgages were risky...

Henry Paulson You'll work on "shitbag"...

Neel Kashkari ...So to control their downside, the banks started buying a kind of insurance. If mortgages default, insurance company pays. ]. The banks insure their potential losses to move the risk off their books, so they can invest more, make more money.

[[w:Credit default swap|Default swap]

Henry Paulson And while a lot of companies insured their stuff, one was dumb enough to take on an almost unbelievable amount of risk.

Michele Davis AIG.

Jim Wilkinson And you'll work on "dumb.

Michele Davis And when they ask me why they did that?

Jim Wilkinson Fees!

Neel Kashkari Hundreds of millions in fees.

Henry Paulson AIG figures the housing market would just keep going up. But then the unexpected happens...

Jim Wilkinson ].

[[w:Subprime mortgage crisis|Housing prices go down]

Neel Kashkari The poor bastard who bought his dream house? The teaser rate on his mortgage runs out, his payments go up, he defaults.

Henry Paulson Mortgage-backed securities tank. AIG has to pay off the swaps. All of them. All over the world. At the same time.

Neel Kashkari AIG can't pay. AIG goes under. Every bank they insure books massive losses on the same day. And then they all go under. It all comes down.

Michele Davis The whole financial system? And what do I say when they ask me why it wasn't regulated?

[horrified; Wilkinson nods]

Henry Paulson No one wanted to. We were making too much money.

Jim Wilkinson You'll work on, "we were making too much money.

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Broadcast News

The Art of Narrating News

Aaron Altman The pointers were great, I'll study the tape.

Tom Grunick Just remember that you're not just reading the news, you're narrating it. Everybody has to sell a little. You're selling them this idea of you, you know, you're sort of saying, trust me I'm, um, credible. So when you feel yourself just reading, stop! Start selling a little.

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The Accidental Tourist

Marriage Should Be Exceptional, Not Common

Macon Leary I don't think marriage ought to be as common as it is. I really believe it ought to be the exception to the rule. Perfect couples could marry, maybe, but who's a perfect couple?

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Mr. Brooks

A Darkly Humorous Take on Driving Choices

Earl Brooks Maybe I should drive over there and pick him up.

[about Mr. Smith]

Marshall No, just honk. Maybe he'll get killed crossing the street. Save us the mess of doing it.

Earl Brooks Almost.

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Mr. Brooks

A Dangerous Inheritance Unfolds

Marshall She did it, didn't she?

Earl Brooks Yeah. It'll take the cops a week to ten days to put their case together, and then... and then they will come back and arrest her.

Marshall What are you going to do?

Earl Brooks Oh, God. Oh, God. I was afraid of this since before she was born. She has... she has what I have.

Marshall Yes, she does. But you were always smart about it. She was stupid. She did it because she got off - okay, I understand. She's in it for fun - okay, I understand. But why didn't she think it through? A hatchet? And she left it there.

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The Accidental Tourist

The Comfort of a Good Marriage

Macon Leary In turbulent, troubling times, a good marriage can be the one safe place we know we can go. Once we've been to that place, known that peace, we can never forget it.

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The Village

A Father's Shame Over His Daughter's Blindness

Edward Walker The moment I heard my daughter's vision had finally failed her, and that she'd forever be blind, I was sitting in that chair. I was so ashamed.

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Dark City

Judging Character: A Clash of Perspectives

Inspector Frank Bumstead I've met quite a few murderers in the course of my work. Murdoch doesn't strike me as one.

Dr. Daniel P. Schreber Perhaps you are not accustomed to digging deep enough.

Inspector Frank Bumstead Well, I do know when someone is lying to me, Doctor.

Dr. Daniel P. Schreber Forgive me, Inspector, but you are not a clinician. Judging personalities happens to be my business.

Inspector Frank Bumstead Well, maybe you could give me a few pointers.

Dr. Daniel P. Schreber Certainly. Let's take you, for instance. You are a fastidious man, driven. Consumed by details. I would say your life is rather lonely.

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Mr. Brooks

Uncovering Hidden Truths in Mr. Brooks

Earl Brooks Well, we were right. She was hiding something.

[talking about Jane]

Marshall Pregnant's not all of it. She's hiding something, bigger. Something much bigger.

Earl Brooks You think so?

Marshall I know so... and so do you.

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Broadcast News

Complex Feelings in Professional Relationships

Jane Craig So you like me, huh?

Tom Grunick I like you as much as I can like anyone who thinks I'm an asshole.

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The Big Chill

Embracing Solitude and Tomorrow's Challenges

Nick Carlton Wise up, folks. We're all alone out there and tomorrow we're going out there again.

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The Doctor

Confronting Attitudes Towards Terminal Patients

Jack If I ever hear you describe a patient as "terminal" again, that's how you'll describe your career!

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Mr. Brooks

Consequences of Recklessness and Ignorance

Marshall What the fuck is this?! Fucking pigs liked to do it with the curtains open. You should have known that. This is a big mistake for you, Earl!

Earl Brooks Almost as if I wanted to get caught, eh, Marshall?

Marshall Well, don't fucking do that! I don't think either of us would enjoy spending the rest of our lives on death row, or a lethal injection!

Earl Brooks Yes, sir.

[closing the curtains]

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Too Big to Fail

Oatmeal as a Strategy in Crisis Management

Ben Bernanke Lehman's down another 10%.

Henry Paulson You are not gonna let me get down a single bite, are you?

Ben Bernanke This is why I have oatmeal.

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Michael

Humorous Exchange About Angelic Anatomy

Huey Driscoll Can I just pull on your wings to see how they're attached?

Michael Why don't you pull on your pecker to see how it's attached?

Pansy Milbank Hey. Language.

Frank Quinlan An angel that says "pecker.

Pansy Milbank Language.

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The Village

Gratitude for Time Shared

Edward Walker We are grateful for the time we have been given.

[part of a table grace]

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Dark City

Accountability in Detective Work

Husselbeck Well, everything Detective Walenski committed to paper should be here, so...

Inspector Frank Bumstead The only thing that should be committed is Walenski.

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The Village

The Cost of Standing for Justice

Edward Walker Yes, I have risked. I hope I am always able to risk everything for the just and right cause.

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Mr. Brooks

A Dark Proposal Between Killers

Earl Brooks How did you find me, Mr. Smith?

Mr. Smith You're "Man of the Year", Mr. Brooks. Your picture's in the paper. And if it hadn't had been, I don't know. I don't know what I would've done.

[claps]

Earl Brooks Lucky me. What is it that I can help you with?

Mr. Smith I've been watching that couple for months. Yeah, they like to make love with the blinds open. Sometimes I would take pictures; visual aids for later. It's a great way to get off, I'll tell you that. It was fun, I thought, until I saw you kill them. And I have never, ever, felt a... a... rush that like, ever! I know you're the Thumbprint Killer. You've done this before. What I want... is for you to take me with you next time you kill someone. And I'd like that to be soon.

[lowers voice]

Marshall And you were worried that this was going to be unpleasant? The answer is simple. Just tell Mr. Smith that you decided never to kill again, and he'll go away.

[sarcastically]

Earl Brooks You enjoy watching me suffer, don't you?

Marshall In a word, yes.

Earl Brooks Where do you think he has the other pictures?

Marshall He put them in a safety deposit box. But I'll bet the box is at the bank where he keeps his checking account. The key... is on his key chain! He really wants to do this. He's not going to the cops.

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Dark City

The Illusion of a Case

Inspector Frank Bumstead You saw something, didn't you, Eddie? Something to do with the case?

Det. Eddie Walenski There is no case! There never was! It's all just a big joke! It's a joke!

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Too Big to Fail

Concerns Over Investments Amid Market Instability

Chinese Official Hank, I must ask you about ] and ]. We have hundreds of billions invested. You've assured us the investment is safe.

[[w:Fannie Mae|Fannie; [w:Freddie Mac|Freddie]

Hank Paulson And it is, absolutely.

Chinese Official We're watching a great deal of our money disappear. Share prices have dropped 60% in the last two months. Carrying your bazooka around has not helped matters. Congress gave you the power. Perhaps it is time to use it.

Hank Paulson The market will stabilize. We just have to give it some time.

Chinese Official There was an approach last month from Russia. They have considerable holdings in Fannie and Freddie as well. They suggested we coordinate and, without warning, dump hundreds of billions of Fannie and Freddie's bonds onto the market.

Henry Paulson That would be...

[flabbergasted]

Chinese Official Chaos. The amount of debt your country carries is a terrible vulnerability.

Henry Paulson But you...

Chinese Official We declined. Respectfully. Even in the U.S., it seems the relationship between the government and private industry isn't so simple.

[smiles]

Ben Bernanke Was it a threat?

Hank Paulson No, no, a friendly reminder... that with one phone call to Moscow they could take down the entire U.S. economy.

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The Accidental Tourist

Essential Travel Tips for Business Travelers

Macon Leary The business traveler should bring only what fits in a carry-on bag. Checking your luggage is asking for trouble. Add several travel-size packets of detergent so you won't fall into the hands of unfamiliar laundries. There are very few necessities in this world which do not come in travel-size packets. One suit is plenty, if you take along travel-size packets of spot remover. The suit should be medium gray. Gray not only hides the dirt but is handy for sudden funerals. Always bring a book as protection against strangers. Magazines don't last, and newspapers from elsewhere remind you you don't belong. But don't take more than one book. It is a common mistake to overestimate one's potential free time, and consequently over-pack. In travel, as in most of life, less is invariably more. And most importantly, never take along anything on your journey so valuable or dear that its loss would devastate you.

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The Good Shepherd

Agency Priorities and Personal Sacrifices

Bill Sullivan I'm sorry for not standing, my fucking feet are killing me.

Clover Wilson Agency first, God second.

Richard Hayes I remember a Senator once asked me when we talk about CIA why we never use the word the in front of it. And I asked him do you put the word the in front of God?

Clover Wilson There wasn’t very much to say. Six years is a long time.

Ulysses Hello, I believe you know me as Ulysses. Do you know what our code name is for you... it's "Mother". Yes, they said you were the quiet type. But your silence speaks volumes, what is the saying? "Your silence is deafening?" yes that is it. You will be a great adversary Mother, hopefully for many years.

[to Edward]

Arch Cummings How did the Irish poet say it, hmm? "E'er friend for today, is tomorrow's heartbreak.

Dr. Fredericks Get out while you still can. While you still believe. While you still have a soul.

Philip Allen Why is it that people like us choose to serve for nickels a day in a profession that makes us constantly look over our shoulder to see who's watching us?

Thomas Wilson They are right what they say about me. I was weak, a coward. I compromised myself, my honor, my family, my country. I am ashamed of myself. To my wife: I am sorry I've done this to you. To my son: I hope you'll grow to be a courageous man, a good husband, a good father. I hope whatever you decide to do you live a good full life. I hope whatever your dreams maybe come true. Your loving husband and father." -Thomas Wilson's Suicide Note

[On writing]

Michael

Frustration Over Defining Responsibilities

Frank Quinlan Bring him back.

Michael That's not my area.

Frank Quinlan Would someone please tell me what his area is? Don't give me that "that's not my area" stuff. BRING HIM BACK.

Mr. Brooks

Questioning the Struggle Against Resistance

Marshall Why do you fight it so hard, Earl?

The Village

Strength of Will to Live

Edward Walker His will to live is very strong.

Mr. Brooks

The Inevitable Cycle of Violence

Marshall Don't kid yourself, Earl. You're going to kill again.

The Village

The Power of Love's Influence

Edward Walker The world moves for love; it kneels before it in awe.

Dark City

Inspector Bumstead Comments on Investigation Progress

Inspector Frank Bumstead What's that make so far, Husselbeck? Six hookers in all?

Husselbeck I believe so, sir.

Inspector Frank Bumstead Give the man an "A" for effort.

Tuck Everlasting

The Relentless Fear of Death

Angus Tuck If there's one thing I've learned about people, many will do anything — anything — not to die. And they'll do anything to keep them living their life.

The Village

Understanding with the Woods' Creatures

Edward Walker We have always had a gentle understanding with the creatures that live in the woods.

Mr. Brooks

Disliking Someone Despite Their Charms

Marshall Even if that guy was charming and funny, I still wouldn't like him.

[of Mr. Smith]

Dark City

The Value of Healthy Paranoia

Inspector Frank Bumstead Nothing like a little healthy paranoia.

Mr. Brooks

Confronting Hypocrisy in Personal Confessions

Marshall You are such a fucking hypocrite. If you were being honest, you would say, "Hi, my name is Earl, and I killed two people last night.

[scoffing at Earl's AA meetings]

The Accidental Tourist

Traveling Through Atlanta to Reach Heaven

Macon Leary In the Southeast they say that if you want to go to heaven...you have to change planes in Atlanta.

Mr. Brooks

Consequences of Choices in a Dangerous Game

Earl Brooks You see that, Marshall? That's why I didn't want to do the dance couple.

Marshall Stop your fucking whining, Earl. You enjoyed doing that couple just as much as I did, and look at the bright side - he came to us. He didn't go to the cops. If he tries to shake us down, we kill him. Period. We make it fun, but we kill him! End of story.

Michael

A Reminder of Important Teachings

Michael Remember what ] and ] said.

[[John Lennon|John; [Paul McCartney|Paul]

Frank Quinlan The apostles?

Michael No, ]. "]

[[The Beatles; [w:All You Need Is Love|All you need is love.]

Broadcast News

Balancing Dreams and Reality in Life

Tom Grunick What do you do when your real life exceeds your dreams?

Aaron Altman Keep it to yourself.

Broadcast News

Connection and Understanding in Communication

Tom Grunick You're an amazing woman - what a feeling having you inside my head!

Jane Craig Yeah - it was - an unusual place to be.

[smiling]

Tom Grunick It's like - indescribable - you knew just when to feed me the next line, you knew the m... second before I needed it. There was like, a rhythm we got into - it was like - great sex!

The Village

Curiosity and the Nature of Attention

Edward Walker What manner of spectacle has attracted your attention so splendidly I ought carry it in my pocket to help me teach?

[approaching students who have found slain animal]

The Accidental Tourist

Navigating Grief and Isolation

Macon Leary Last year, I exp... I lost... I experienced a loss. I lost... I lost my son. He was just... he went into a hamburger joint and someone came, a hold-up man, and shot him. I can't go to dinner with people. I can't... can't talk to their little boys. You have to stop asking me. I don't want to hurt your feelings, but I'm just not up to this. Do you hear? Every day, I tell myself it's time to be getting over this - I know that people expect it of me. But if anything I'm getting worse. The first year was like a bad dream; I was there at his bedroom door in the morning before I'd remember he wasn't there to be wakened. The second year is real. I've stopped going to his door. I've sometimes let a whole day go by without thinking about him. I believe Sarah thinks I could have prevented what happened somehow - she's so used to my arranging her life. Now I'm far from everyone. I don't have any friends anymore. And everyone looks trivial and foolish, and not related to me.

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