Quotations

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Why do some people do things that others cannot do?

There must be 8 intact (fingerprint) pairs of samples to be recognized by the court.

Many times adults are afraid to tell the truth.

The 1920s were the most desperate era in Germany.

At that time, shooting was not only a massacre. Nothing can stop us. The slaughter is no longer just death.

Boy, be careful, be careful of playing with fire and self-immolation.

Maybe you just don't like girls.

Your parents were not born when I forged the documents.

If you cross this small obstacle, the world will be so wide that you can't believe it.

I killed 90,000 people in Padin, and I am a monster to the world.

Control some people and let them know that they are alive because you haven't decided to embarrass them.

We are killing each other.

I need help, which means you need help.

There is no safe at all, never. I lied to you. I have to protect myself, do you understand?

No one is an island, always alone.

These things will haunt you for a lifetime, no matter how hard you try.

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Apt Pupil quotes

  • Isaac Weiskopf: When you were a boy, what did you do for fun?

    Dan Richler: Went to the movies. Why, what did you do?

    Isaac Weiskopf: I used to chase girls.

    [they laugh]

    Isaac Weiskopf: And now I chase old men.

  • [Todd knocks on Dussander's door]

    Kurt Dussander: Yes? What do you want?

    Todd Bowden: I...

    Kurt Dussander: If you're selling something, I'm not interested.

    Todd Bowden: I have your newspaper.

    [Dussander opens the door of his porch to take the newspaper]

    Todd Bowden: I'm not selling anything.

    Kurt Dussander: Then what do you want?

    Todd Bowden: If you could let me in for a minute, I just want to talk.

    Kurt Dussander: Talk? I don't have anything to say to you, boy. Good day to you.

    [he shuts the door and turns to go back inside]

    Todd Bowden: [as he speaks, Dussander stops and slowly turns round] Bergen-Belsen, January '43 to June '43. Auschwitz, June '43 to June '44. Then you went to Patin. After that you disappeared, but then in 1965 you were spotted in West Berlin.

    Kurt Dussander: Listen, boy... I don't have time for this game. Now get out of here before I call the police.

    Todd Bowden: Call them if you want. I'm sure they'd love to meet you.