Jesse Pinkman Quotes: Memorable Lines from Breaking Bad’s Beloved Character

Yo, Mr. White! Chemistry is the study of change. But it’s just, it’s the study of matter. It’s all, actually, it’s all about, well, you know, how can I explain this? Death. It’s about changing states, man. You can call it ‘Snowflakes in a Firestorm’ or ‘Molecules Gone Wild.’

Yeah, science!

If you don’t know who I am, then I suggest you tread lightly.

You know, Walt, someone needs to protect this family from the man who protects this family.

You either run from things, or you face them. What exactly did I do?

It’s not about money. It’s about sending a message.

So, you do have a plan, don’t you Mr. White? Because if the past is any indication, I’m guessing the answer’s no.

Let’s just say I know a guy who knows a guy who knows a guy…

My name is Jesse Pinkman, and I’m here to cook.

You don’t need a criminal lawyer. You need a criminal lawyer.

A robot? What, you mean like a Rumba with a chainsaw?

I may be an idiot, but I’m not stupid.

You can’t just go around killing people. Who’s going to do Walt’s taxes?

You’re my free pass – a get-out-of-jail-free card.

I mean, seriously, how many janitors are there in the world to keep up with all the blood?

Yeah, well, we all can’t have perfect aim like you, Mr. Dead-eye.

You expect me to believe you can cook meth and be a decent parent? I don’t buy it.

I’m the one who knocks!

How can you call yourself a genius and still be such a dumbass?

You think I’m just some junkie loser? I built this. Me! Me alone!

I am not turning down the money! I am turning down you! You get it? I want nothing to do with you!

You can’t keep getting away with this!

You’re lying! I never slept with Jane!

Yeah, well, I decided I need a clean start. I need to be someone who doesn’t get kidnapped.

I’m out, guys. I’m done. I want a life.

You know what? You’re nothing without me!

I’m a criminal mastermind. I run my own empire.

I don’t appreciate being painted as some sort of junkie.

I am not your problem anymore. I’m nothing like you.

You either run from things or you face them, Mr. White.

You didn’t say the magic word!

Mr. White, he’s the devil. He is smarter than you. He is luckier than you. Whatever you think is supposed to happen. I’m telling you, the exact reverse opposite of that is gonna happen, okay?

Do you know what this is? This is my own private domicile and I will not be harassed… bitch!

We tried to poison you. We tried to poison you because you’re an insane, degenerate piece of filth, and you deserve to die.

Do you want to build a drug empire?

Say my name.

Are you looking at my boobs?

I’m the bad guy?

I chose a half measure when I should’ve gone all the way. I’ll never make that mistake again.

The moral of the story is I chose a half measure when I should have gone all the way.

You don’t need a criminal lawyer, you need a criminal lawyer.

I’ll cook, bitch.

Oh, like, ‘Hey, man, I’m, like, in my underwear grinding up on some girl’?

You know, Walt, someone needs to protect this family from the man protecting this family.

You wanna know why I do this? I wanna make things right. I know I can’t. Not really. But I have to try.

Can’t you just be a rooster in the hen house? Can’t you just preen and strut for once?

Yeah, house, we’re on fire… bitch!

I did it for me. I liked it. I was good at it. And I was really… I was alive.

You know that feeling, like you’re floating outside of yourself looking down at your life, and you know it’s all about the choices you’ve made?

Yeah, science, bitch!