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Quotes from the movie Silence of the Lambs
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Good evening, Clarice.
Dr. Hannibal Lecter


A census taker once tried to test me. I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice chianti.
Dr. Hannibal Lecter


There are three major centers for transsexual surgery - Johns Hopkins, University of Minnesota, and Columbus Medical Center.
Dr. Hannibal Lecter


I've been in this room for eight years now Clarice. I know they will never, ever let me out while I'm alive. What I want is a view. I want a window where I can see a tree, or even water. I want to be in a federal institution, far away from Dr. Chilton.
Dr. Hannibal Lecter


And don't lie Clarice, or I'll know.
Dr. Hannibal Lecter


Advancement, of course. Listen carefully. Look deep within yourself, Clarice Starling. Go seek out Miss Mofet, an old patient of mine. M-o-f-e-t. Go now, I don't think Miggs could manage again quite so soon, even though he is crazy. [shouting] Go now!
Dr. Hannibal Lecter


Ready when you are, Sergeant Pembry.
Dr. Hannibal Lecter


People will say we're in love.
Dr. Hannibal Lecter


All good things to those who wait.
Dr. Hannibal Lecter


Tell me, Clarice ó have the lambs stopped screaming?
Dr. Hannibal Lecter


You know what you look like with your good bag and your cheap shoes? You look like a rube.
Dr. Hannibal Lecter


You fly back to school now, little Starling. Fly, fly, fly. Fly, fly, fly.
Dr. Hannibal Lecter


look for severe childhood disturbances associated with violence. Our Billy wasn't born a killer, Clarice. Oh no, he was made one through years of systematic abuse. Our Billy hates his own identity you see, he always has and he thinks that makes him a transsexual. But his pathology is a thousand times more savage and more terrifying. He wants to be reborn you see. Our Billy wants to be reborn, Clarice. And he will be reborn.
Dr. Hannibal Lecter


Your anagrams are showing, Doctor. Louis Friend? Iron sulfide, also known as fool's gold?
Clarice Starling


Hester Mofet. It's an anagram, isn't it, Doctor? Hester Mofet, "The rest of me". "Miss the rest of me," meaning that you rented that garage?
Clarice Starling


Oh my, does he hate us. Thinks I'm his nemesis
Dr. Frederick Chilton


You still think you're going to walk on some beach and see the birdies? I don't think so. I called Senator Ruth Martin. She never heard of any deal with you. They scammed you, Hannibal.
Dr. Frederick Chilton


You know, we get a lot of detectives here, but I must say I can't ever remember one as attractive.
Dr. Frederick Chilton


We've tried to study him, of course, but he's much too sophisticated for the standard tests.
Dr. Frederick Chilton


Do not touch the glass. Do not approach the glass. You pass him nothing but soft paper ó no pencils, no pens. No paper clips or staples in his paper. Use the sliding food carrier only, no exceptions. If he attempts to pass you anything, do not accept it. Do you understand?
Dr. Frederick Chilton


I bit my wrists so I can diiiiie!
Miggs:


Believe me, you don't want Hannibal Lecter inside your head.
Jack Crawford


You don't know what pain is!
Jame


Was she a great big fat person?
Jame