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The Manchurian Candidate
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"The Manchurian Candidate" Quotes

A former soldier is brainwashed and programmed to carry out political assassinations in this Cold War thriller.

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Raymond Shaw is the kindest, bravest, warmest, most wonderful human being I've ever known in my life.

Richard Condon

admirationkindness

Why don't you pass the time by playing a little solitaire?

Richard Condon

strategymanipulation

The Queen of Diamonds is the mother of a dead man.

Richard Condon

memorymystery

Hell is the impossibility of reason.

Richard Condon

sufferingphilosophy

Raymond, I'm going to be honest with you, and I would appreciate it if you would be honest with me.

Richard Condon

honestycommunication

The Manchurian Global corporation is a real thing. It's not some kind of half-baked conspiracy theory.

Richard Condon

truthconspiracy

We mustn't let our insecurities define us.

Richard Condon

self-worthconfidence

There's no sex in the Soviet Union.

Richard Condon

humorirony

Life is a succession of opportunities.

Richard Condon

lifeopportunity

I have a little job for you. A little job for a soldier who likes to follow orders.

Richard Condon

obediencepower