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Dr. Hannibal Lecter : I see myself in Will.
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Dr. Hannibal Lecter : Madness can be a medicine for the modern world.
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Dr. Hannibal Lecter : Psychic driving fails because it's methods are too obvious. You were trying too hard Frederick. If force is used, the subject will only surrender temporarily. Once a patient is exposed to the method of manipulation; it becomes much less effective.
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Dr. Hannibal Lecter : Will Graham is troubled.
Dr. Bedelia Du Maurier : And that troubles you beyond professional concern for a patient.
Dr. Hannibal Lecter : I see his madness, and I want to contain it. Like an oil spill.
Dr. Bedelia Du Maurier : Oil is valuable. What value does Will Graham's madness have for you?
Dr. Hannibal Lecter : You are suggesting I'm more fascinated with the madness than the man.
Dr. Bedelia Du Maurier : Are you?
Dr. Hannibal Lecter : No. Will realized early on that he saw things differently than other people. Felt things differently.
Dr. Bedelia Du Maurier : So did you.
Dr. Hannibal Lecter : I see myself in Will.
Dr. Bedelia Du Maurier : Do you see yourself in his madness?
Dr. Hannibal Lecter : Madness can be a medicine for the modern world. You take it in moderation, it's beneficial.
Dr. Bedelia Du Maurier : You overdose and there are unfortunate side effects.
Dr. Hannibal Lecter : Side effects can be temporary. They can be a boost to our psychological immune systems to help fight the existential crises of normal life.
Dr. Bedelia Du Maurier : Will Graham doesn't present you with problems from normal life.
Dr. Hannibal Lecter : No, he doesn't.
Dr. Bedelia Du Maurier : What does he present you with?
Dr. Hannibal Lecter : The opportunity for friendship.
Dr. Bedelia Du Maurier : He's still your patient, Hannibal. When it comes to Will Graham, if your impulse is to step forward, force yourself to take a step back.
Dr. Hannibal Lecter : And just watch him lose his mind?
Dr. Bedelia Du Maurier : Sometimes all we can do is watch.
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Dr. Hannibal Lecter : I didn't poison your dinner. I wouldn't do that to food.