“The basis of our job is intelligence. The method interrogation. Conducted in such a way as to ensure we always get an answer. In our situation, humane consideration can only lead to despair and confusion. I'm sure all units will understand and act accordingly. Unfortunately, success doesn't depend only on us.”
Jean Martin - Col. Mathieu

“I know. Everybody thinks detectives do nothing but ask questions... but detectives have souls, the same as anyone else.”
Moroni Olsen - Inspector Peterson

“Mrs. Beragon, being a detective is like, well, like making an automobile. You take all the pieces and put them together one by one. First thing you know, you got an automobile or a murderer. And we got him.”
Moroni Olsen - Inspector Peterson

“- Marta Cabrera: You're not much of a detective, are you?
- Benoit Blanc: Well, to be fair, you make a pretty lousy murderer.”
Ana de Armas - Marta Cabrera
Daniel Craig - Benoit Blanc

“Jim Baxter-Things probably changed a lot since you left.
Joe ‘Deke’ Deacon-You still got to catch him, right?
Jim Baxter-Yeah.
Joe ‘Deke’ Deacon-Not that much has changed then.”
Denzel Washington - Joe 'Deke' Deacon
Rami Malek - Jim Baxter