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The Silence of the Lambs
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"The Silence of the Lambs" Quotes

A young FBI trainee seeks the help of a brilliant but dangerous serial killer to catch another serial killer.

Quotes

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

Thomas Harris

psychopathycannibalism

When the Fox hears the Rabbit scream, he comes a-runnin', but not to help.

Thomas Harris

manipulationpredator

We covet what we see every day.

Thomas Harris

desireobsession

I'm having an old friend for dinner.

Thomas Harris

cannibalismrevenge

Read Marcus Aurelius. Of each particular thing, ask: What is it, in itself, what is its nature?

Thomas Harris

philosophyintrospection

The killer is on the loose. The body count is rising. But the FBI are looking for answers in all the wrong places.

Thomas Harris

crimeinvestigation

I'm about to embark on a new career, as a giant monster.

Thomas Harris

transformationidentity

It rubs the lotion on its skin or else it gets the hose again.

Thomas Harris

controlcaptivity

I do wish we could chat longer, but I'm having an old friend for dinner.

Thomas Harris

cannibalismhospitality

We begin by coveting what we see every day.

Thomas Harris

desireobsession