Dan Brown
Quotes
Knowledge is a tool, and like all tools, its impact is in the hands of the user.
The blind see what they want to see.
On the verge of unveiling one of history’s greatest secrets, and he troubles himself with a woman who has proven herself unworthy of the quest.
Robert: Leigh, you lie entirely too well.
Sir Leigh: Oxford Theatre Club. They still talk of my Julius Caesar. I'm certain nobody has ever performed the first scene of Act Three with more dedication.
Robert: I thought Caesar was dead in that scene.
Sir Leigh: Yes, but my toga tore open when I fell, and I had to lie on stage for half an hour with my todger hanging out. Even so, I never moved a muscle. I was brilliant, I tell you.
In my experience, men go to far greater lengths to avoid what they fear than to obtain what they desire.
Simon Edwards: I'm afraid your arrival has taken us a bit off guard, sir.
Sir Leigh: I know. I'm off my schedule, I am. Between you and me, the new medication gives me the tinkles. Thought I'd come over for a tune-up.
Silas: Stand up slowly, and give it to me.
Sir Leigh: Standing is difficult for me.
Silas: Precisely. I would prefer nobody attempt any quick moves.
Fortunately for you, we British judge man’s civility not by his compassion for his friends, but by his compassion for his enemies.
Sir Leigh: [to Robert and Sophie] Sometimes I wonder who is serving whom?
Sir Leigh: [over the intercom to Rémy] I'll be right there, Remy. Can I bring you anything when I come?
Rémy: Only freedom from oppression, sir.
I thought Constantine was a Christian.
I can't imagine your complaint, sir. You trespassed in my home and placed a nasty welt on the skull of a dear friend. I would be well within my rights to shoot you right now and leave you to rot in the woods.
Pilot: Sir, my humble apologies, but my diplomatic flight allowance provides only for you and your manservant. I cannot take your guests.
Sir Leigh: Richard, two thousand pounds sterling and that loaded gun say you can take my guests. And that unfortunate fellow in the back.
