“He could feed the caterpillar, he could whisper through the chrysalis; what hatched out followed its own nature and was beyond him.” — Thomas Harris Copy Share Image
“It occurred to Dr. Lecter in the moment that with all his knowledge and intrusion, he could never entirely predict her, or own her at all. He could feed the caterpillar, he could whisper through the chrysalis; what hatched out… — Thomas Harris Copy Share Image
“He liked the Leedses. He was sorry that he had been to the morgue. He thought the madman who visited them might have liked… — Thomas Harris Copy Share
On a related subject, Signore Pazzi, I must confess to you: I'm giving serious thought to eating your wife. — Thomas Harris Copy Share
“[T]here is no consensus in the psychiatric community that Dr. Lecter should be termed a man. He has long been regarded by his professional… — Thomas Harris Copy Share
“And then, the last words Raspail ever said: 'I wonder why my parents didn't kill me before I was old enough to fool them.'… — Thomas Harris Copy Share
One can only see what one observes, and one observes only things which are already in the mind. — Thomas Harris Copy Share
“She found Starling in the warm laundry room, dozing against the slow rump-rump of a washing machine in the smell of bleach and soap… — Thomas Harris Copy Share
He moves smoothly and slowly, carrying his concentration like a brimming cup. — Thomas Harris Copy Share
“The emperor counsels simplicity. First principles. Of each particular thing, ask: What is it in itself, in its own constitution? What is its causal… — Thomas Harris Copy Share
What do you look at while you’re making up your mind? Ours is not a reflective culture, we do no raise our eyes up… — Thomas Harris Copy Share
“I have no plans to call on you, Clarice, the world being more interesting with you in it.” — Thomas Harris Copy Share
“To write a novel, you begin with what you can see and then you add what came before and what came after.” — Thomas Harris Copy Share
“Every person is worth your time, Hannibal. If at first appearance a person seems dull, then look harder, look into him.” — Thomas Harris Copy Share
What he has in addition is pure empathy and projection,” Dr. Bloom said. “He can assume your point of view, or mine – and… — Thomas Harris Copy Share
