Hannibal Lecter’s Most Memorable Quotes

We all have a dark side. Most of us go through life unaware of our hidden aspects.

I’ve always found the idea of death comforting. The thought that my life could end at any moment frees me to fully appreciate the beauty and art and horror of everything this world has to offer.

Every creative act has its destructive consequence.

The tragedy is not to die, but to be wasted.

When life becomes maddeningly polite, think about me. Think about me, Will. Don’t worry about me.

Memory gives moments immortality, but forgetfulness promotes a healthy mind. It’s good to forget.

God is beyond measure in wanton malice. And matchless in his irony.

Before we begin, you must all be warned… nothing here is vegetarian.

The optimist believes we live in the best of all possible worlds; the pessimist fears this is true.

Killing must feel good to God, too. He does it all the time, and are we not created in God’s image?

My compassion for you is inconvenient.

Taste is housed in parts of the mind those concerned with pity, and it can be argued that food brings refinement to those senses.

In love, you take leave of your senses, but in hatred, you must be present to calculate your actions.

I collect church collapses, recreationally.

Observe or Participate?

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

I’ve always found the idea of death comforting?the thought that my life could end at any moment frees me to fully appreciate the beauty and art and horror of everything this world has to offer. – Hannibal Lecter

When life becomes maddeningly polite, think about me. Think about me, Will. Don?t worry about me.? – Hannibal Lecter

Memory gives moments immortality, but forgetfulness promotes a healthy mind. It’s good to forget.? – Hannibal Lecter

Can?t live with him, can?t live without him. Is that not the purest form of love?? – Hannibal Lecter

Killing must feel good to God too. He does it all the time. – Hannibal Lecter

Before we begin, you must all be warned… nothing here is vegetarian. – Hannibal Lecter

I provide a form of… social service. – Hannibal Lecter

When feasible, one should always try to eat the rude. – Hannibal Lecter

No greater love hath man than to lay down his life for a friend. – Hannibal Lecter.

I’ve always found the idea of death comforting. The thought that my life could end at any moment frees me to fully appreciate the beauty and art and horror of everything this world has to offer. – Hannibal Lecter

We live in a primitive time, don’t we, Will? Neither savage nor wise. Half measures are the curse of it. A rational society would either kill me or use me as useful. – Hannibal Lecter

When life becomes maddeningly polite, think about me. – Hannibal Lecter

Killing must feel good to God, too… He does it all the time, and are we not created in His image? – Hannibal Lecter

Every crime of yours feels like one I’m guilty of… not just Abigail’s murder, but every crime of yours that followed. – Hannibal Lecter

Before we begin, I must warn you… nothing here is vegetarian. – Hannibal Lecter

A murderer is like any other artist. He needs an audience. – Hannibal Lecter

We have to be careful, doling out too many secrets. All at once. It can be overwhelming. – Hannibal Lecter

Memory gives moments immortality but forgetfulness promotes a healthy mind. It’s good to forget. – Hannibal Lecter

In love we take quivering pleasure in everything that’s unique about those who love us. – Hannibal Lecter

Eat the rude. – Hannibal Lecter

I don’t find you that interesting. – Hannibal Lecter

Our hearts pump the same way. – Hannibal Lecter

After all, as Dante himself said; The hottest places in hell are reserved for those who in times of moral crisis preserve their neutrality. – Hannibal Lecter

The tragedy is not to die, but to be wasted. – Hannibal Lecter