The Scarecrow quotes from Batman: The Animated Series

Scarecrow

An entire city, screaming in fear... I wonder if we'll be able to hear it...

Lost? You have that bewildered look, but your sort always does.

I ain't lost. I'm lookin' for you! I wanna know how come you always win, Mr. Lucky.

It's quite simple, actually. I fix the games.

You can't fix all those sports. Nobody can!

Oh, ye of little brain, allow me to illustrate. [hands the thug an envelope laced in fear toxin] Here. You can read, can't you?

[reads it] "Boo." Hey, is this some kinda joke?

It's no joke, I assure you. It's the fear of victory, and the agony of... [the thug pulls Mr. Lucky out of the shadows, revealing his true identity] the Scarecrow!

Scarecrow

So now you understand Step One in how I fix an athletic contest. [Scarecrow comes closer to the thug, causing him to fall into some stacks of hay] I shall proceed to Step Two! [chuckles evilly]

No! NO! GET AWAY!

Scarecrow

There's enough powder in that helmet to panic a pachyderm! He should be postering himself, crying for mercy!

Batman

Change of luck, Scarecrow?

Scarecrow

YOU!

Batman

You're aware that gambling is illegal in Gotham?

Scarecrow

I need the money, Batman! You know the cost of chemicals these days. And it will take much more than this to bring every pathetic person in Gotham to their knees, kissing my feet! [reveals a vial of his fear chemical and dangles it above the crowd] No closer, Batman! Unless you want a stampede of half-crazed humanity crushing and clawing each other! Now... what guarantee do I have you won't follow me?

Batman

You have my word, Scarecrow. Just don't drop the vial.

Scarecrow

Actually, Batman, I'd prefer a little insurance that you'll be otherwise occupied! [drops it]

You've made wonderful progress, Harley. You've passed your competency hearing, and tomorrow, you will be released, mentally sane and sound.

Harley

Wheee! Wahoo! Whoopee! Yay! Yay! Yay! Uh... I mean thank you, Dr. Leland.

That's ok. You have every reason to be proud of yourself.

Scarecrow

[offscreen] Unhand me!

I just wish the other inmates could make your sort of progress.

Scarecrow

I am the Master of Fear! The Lord of Despair! Cower before me in witless terror!

Harley

Hi, Professor Crane!

Scarecrow

Good evening, child. [To Batman and Robin] Worship me, you fools! Worship me! Scream hosannas of anguish to Scarecrow, the all-terrible God of Fear!

Robin

I think he's getting better.

Scarecrow

Don't take me back there, please! Look at me, Batman! I'm shaking with fear! Me! The Scarecrow! I wasn't even going back to crime this time! I just had to get away from... HIM!

I'll take it from here, Batman. Lyle Bolton, Chief of security. Congratulations, Professor Crane. You're the first inmate to escape Arkham under my charge. You're also the last.