One quality in a person doesn't rule out any other quality. They can exist side by side, good and terrible. Socrates said it a lot better.

Back at his chair he cannot remember what he was reading. He feels the books beside him to find the one that is warm.

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

I found, and find, the scrutiny of Dr. Lecter uncomfortable, intrusive, like the humming of your thoughts when they x-ray your head.

There is a common emotion we all recognize and have not yet named -- the happy anticipation of being able to feel contempt.

When you feel strain, keep your mouth shut if you can.

Did you ever think, Clarice, why the Philistines don't understand you? It's because you are the answer to Samson's riddle. You are the honey in the lion.