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The Ethics of Legal Representation
Franklin
We need some better clients. I'm tired of these pro bono cases.
Matt
What is your problem with our clients? We have good, honorable clients, decent people. What's your idea of better? Define "better". Huh? What would be a "better" client?
Franklin
Better" means rich and guilty, okay? Remember how they taught us in law school how to create a moral vacuum, so you can represent people who aren't all necessarily innocent?
Matt
That was your best course, as I recall.
Franklin
Yeah, well, you don't have a moral vacuum, Matt. You're completely vacuumless.
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The Nature of Innocence and Guilt
Wilson Fisk/Kingpin
Nobody's innocent. Nobody.
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Embracing the Role of Kingpin
Wilson Fisk/Kingpin
The press want a Kingpin, so I'll give them a Kingpin. Get me Bullseye.
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The Struggle of Belief and Doubt
Matt Murdock/Daredevil
Can one man make a difference? There are days when I believe, and others when I have lost all faith.
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Hope for Justice in Uncertain Times
Matt Murdock/Daredevil
Mister Quesada, for your sake, I hope justice is found here today... before justice finds you.
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The Gift of Enhanced Senses
Matt Murdock/Daredevil
I had lost my sight, but I got something back in return. My remaining four senses functioned with superhuman sharpness. But most amazing of all, my sense of sound gave off a kind of radar sense.
[narrating]
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Unexpected Encounter Between Two Strangers
Elektra
What do you want?
Matt
I just wanted to get your name. I didn't want any trouble.
Elektra
Look... I don't like being followed. So don't. (she turns to storm off)
Matt
Uh, wait a minute, wait a minute. Wait a second, take it easy! (he catches Elektra's hand)
Elektra
And I don't like being touched! (she throws a punch; Matt counters and pins her arms)
Matt
What don't you tell me what you do like, and we'll start there. Okay?
Elektra
You sure you're blind?
Matt
Sure you don't wanna tell me your name?
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A Fighter's Loyalty and Choice
Fallon
Jack, it's been a while.
Jack Murdock
I don't work for you no more, Fallon.
Fallon
Jack, you never stopped. Did you really think you won all those fights on your own? You're forty-two years old! Miller, Mack, Bendis, they're all my fighters... just like you. And now it's your turn to take a fall. Think about your boy, Jack. I'm sure you'll do the right thing.
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The Importance of Eyewitness Testimony
Matt Murdock/Daredevil
If there are no eyewitnesses, I mean, you know, Bigfoot has eyewitnesses.
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A Desire for Beauty and Connection
Elektra Natchios
You should know that the only reason I got dressed up for this thing was that I wanted to look beautiful for you. I wish you could see me tonight.
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Rain as a gateway to vision
Matt Murdock/Daredevil
When it rains, it's like there's a rooftop on the world. Each raindrop makes a sound the first time it falls on a surface. Just then, it's like I-I... it's like I can see again. And I-I just want to... I just want to see you.
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Guardian of Hell's Kitchen in Darkness
Matt Murdock/Daredevil
Hell’s Kitchen is my neighborhood. I prowl the rooftops and alleyways at night. Watching from the darkness. Forever in darkness. A guardian devil.
[narrating]
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Unattended Emotions and Unseen Mysteries
Matt Murdock's answering machine
Matt, it's Heather. Are you there? Of course you're not there. You're never there. At least, not for me. Look, I didn't want to do this over the phone, but it's not like you've given me any choice. I mean, It's been three months, and I've never even seen your apartment. Every time we sleep together, I wake up in the morning alone. I mean, Jesus, where do you go at three o'clock in the morning?
Jack Kirby
You said to look out for anything weird, yes? Well, it's some pretty weird shit right here, man, right?
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Concerns About Alligators in the Sewers
Franklin Nelson
There are alligators in the sewers! Don't ride my ass about the alligators. I got a friend in Sanitation, okay? He's seen them!
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Struggling with Identity and Expectations
Matt Murdock/Daredevil
I tried, Father. I tried. This is who I am.
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Commitment to Justice and Helping Others
Matt Murdock/Daredevil
I would keep my promise. I would help those that others wouldn't. I would seek justice... one way or another.
[narrating]
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Conflicting Views on Justice and Vengeance
Matt Murdock
Bless me, Father, for I have sinned. It's been a week since my last...
Father Everett
What the hell are playing at, Matt? You didn't come here for forgiveness. You came for permission, and I can't give you that.
Matt
Justice isn't a sin, Father.
Father Everett
No, but vengeance is. You see it every day on the street: violence begets more violence. Is that how you want to live your life? A lawyer during the day, and then judge and jury at night. Is that what you want?
Matt
Somebody has to do something.
Father Everett
But why you?
Matt
Because I can. Because I'm not afraid.
Father Everett
Well, I'm afraid for you, Matthew. Look, a man without fear is a man without hope. May God have mercy on you for your sins and grant you Everlasting Life, Amen. (sighs) I'm not too crazy about the outfit, either.
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Expectations of a Law Office Environment
Franklin Nelson
That place is gonna be crawling with people, rich people! People who pay their legal fees with money, not with fish, or with-with-with wheels of cheese, or with sports supplies! I'm gonna fill you in on a little secret, Matt. This doesn't look like a law office, okay? It looks like the set of goddamn "Sanford and Son". Every time I walk in, I'm waiting for Lamont to come down the stairs!
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Desire for Revenge and Unshared Feelings
Elektra Natchios
You don't know how I feel. I want revenge.
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Client's Payment in Unusual Form
Franklin Nelson
Your client, Mister Lee, he made his first payment today.
Matt Murdock
That's great. You should be very happy.
Franklin
Yeah, it's fantastic. He paid in fluke. Fluke is a fish, Matt. Did you know that? Because I sure as hell didn't.
Matt
Mister Lee is a good man, and he... he doesn't have a lot of money, and he goes fishing on the weekends, so I guess that's...
Franklin
Yeah, well, I go salsa dancing on the weekends, but I don't shake my ass to pay my phone bill, you know what I'm sayin'?
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Confidence in Unfailing Accuracy
Bullseye
I missed. I NEVER miss!
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The City as My Playground
Matt Murdock/Daredevil
High above the city streets, I trained my body and my senses. An acute sense of touch gave me both strength and balance, until the city itself became my playground.
[narrating]
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Desire for Revenge and Justice
Elektra Natchios
I want to look into the eyes of my father's killer as he dies.
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Confronting Fear and Embracing Chaos
Bullseye
Man without fear Looks like I found something you're afraid of. Let's bring on the pain! Let's bring on the noise!
[chuckles]
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A Playful Exchange About Honey and Blindness
Matt Murdock
Uh, I was just looking for some honey. Could you help me out?
Matt
(chuckles) Well... could you be a little more specific?
Elektra
(looking up) What, are you...
Matt
Blind? Yeah.
Elektra
(shocked) I am so sorry!
Matt
It's okay.
Elektra
(about Nelson) Friend of yours?
Matt
You know, I've never seen him before. (extends a hand) Matt Murdock.
Elektra
(shakes hands) Nice to meet you, Matt Murdock.
Matt
Nice to meet you, uhh... I didn't get your name.
Elektra
I didn't give it. (she exits the coffee shop)
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Fear of Good Fortune
Elektra Natchios
It's just... good things don't happen to me very often. When they do, I get scared.
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Desire for a Distinctive Costume
Bullseye
I want a bloody costume!
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A Son's Reflection on His Father's Legacy
Matt Murdock/Daredevil
I waited outside the Olympic for my father. In some ways, I'm still waiting. Nobody cared much about the death of a washed-up prizefighter... nobody but me.
[narrating]
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Confrontation of Fear and Strength
Wilson Fisk/Kingpin
It's a shame you came here wounded. I would've loved to fight you in your prime. They called you the man without fear. If that's true, why are you afraid to show your face?
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Confidence in Personal Abilities
Bullseye
You're good, baby, I'll give you that. But me? I'm magic.
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A Different Perspective on the Light Ahead
Matt Murdock/Daredevil
Hey, that light at the end of the tunnel? Guess what? That's not heaven. That's the C train!
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