“Unfinished Business” quotes from Criminal Minds

[about Number Six] He can make even the act of putting on his dressing gown appear as a gesture of defiance.

There are methods we haven't used yet, of course.

I want him with a whole heart, body and soul.

He'll crack.

Perhaps... One tiny piece at a time? I don't want a man of fragments! Fascinating.

He doesn't even bend a little.

That's why he'll break. He only needs one small thing. If he will answer one simple question, the rest will follow: why did he resign?

[offering coffee] I can never remember. One lump or two?

Number Six

It's in the file.

Yes, as a matter of fact, yes. But it would save time if you just answered.

Number Six

Why? You running out of time?

"Does not take sugar." Frightened of putting on weight?

Number Six

No. Nor of being reduced.

Oh, that's excellent! I am glad you're here. You really are a model.

Number Six

But I don't run on clockwork.

You will, my dear chap. You will.

Do you still think you can escape, Number Six?

Number Six

I'm going to do better than that.

Oh?

Number Six

Going to escape, and come back.

...Come back?

Number Six

Escape, come back, wipe this place off the face of the Earth, obliterate it, and you with it.

Don't worry, Number Six. You'll be cured. I'll see to it. No more nightmares. If you have so much as a bad dream, you will come… whimpering… to tell it to me! Whimpering.

I'll do a deal with you, Number Six. You tell me one thing, and I'll release you. Why did you resign?

Number Six

Release me? From the Village?

Now that's really all we want to know. That's not too much to ask, is it?

If you insist on staying here, I do hope you make some attempt to settle down. Try to take part in community life. This exhibition that's coming up, for example. Wait a minute...

There! "At the age of fifteen, top of his class in woodwork." That's the sort of thing! I mean, join in!

Number Six

I'll make you a handle for this door?

You'll be back!

...Whimpering.

Number Six

Has it ever occurred to you that you are just as much a prisoner as I am?

Oh! My dear chap, of course--I know too much. We're both lifers. I am definitely an optimist. That's why it doesn't matter who Number One is. It doesn't matter which "side" runs the Village.

Number Six

It's run by one side or the other.

Oh, certainly. But both sides are becoming identical. What in fact has been created: An international community -- a perfect blueprint for world order. When the sides facing each other suddenly realize that they're looking into a mirror, they will see that this is the pattern for the future.

Number Six

The whole Earth... As the Village?

That is my hope. What's yours?

Number Six

I'd like to be the first man on the moon.

[viewing Number Six's thoughts] Extraordinary. How very single-minded.

He's not conventional.

I sometimes think he's not human.

News of old friends travels quickly.

Number Six

In a few hours.

To you and to me, news is like air. We breathe it deeply. We draw it from far and wide.

Number Six

If it's interesting.

What are you going to do with your freedom?

Number Six

Go fishing.

Perhaps you're fishing now.

What's that Number Six doing? Always walking. Irritating man. Doesn't he ever get tired?!

And remember.. you're mine.

Number Six

Really?

Be horrible to other women.

Number Six

I promise.

Oh, thank you.

Number Six

Elections? In this place?

Of course--we make our choice every 12 months. Every citizen has a choice. Are you going to run?

Number Six

Like blazes, the first chance I get.

I meant run for office.

Number Six

Whose?

Mine, for instance.

Number Six

You have a very delicate sense of humor.

Naturally. Humor is the very essence of a democratic society.

Number Six

What physically happens if I win?!

You're the boss.

Number Six

Number One's the boss.

Join me. [They enter Number Six's house] If you win Number One will no longer be a mystery to you, if you know what I mean. Anyway, I'll introduce you properly and see how you feel after assessing the madding crowd.

Good people, it is my pleasure to present to you the one and only Number Six!

Rah!

Number Six

I am not a number. I am a person.

Number Six

In some place, at some time, all of you held positions of a secret nature, and had knowledge that was invaluable to an enemy. Like me, you are here to have that knowledge protected or extracted.

That's the stuff to give them.

Number Six

Unlike me, many of you have accepted the situation of your imprisonment and will die here like rotten cabbages.

Keep going. They love it.

Number Six

The rest of you have gone over to the side of our keepers. Which is which? How many of each? Who's standing beside you now? I intend to discover who are the prisoners and who are the warders. I shall be running for office in this election.

"Gave up sugar four years and three months ago on medical advice." That shows you're afraid.

Number Six

What?

You're afraid of death.

Number Six

I'm afraid of nothing.

You're afraid of yourself. You are aware of that? Good, you are honest. That is of use here. Honesty attracts confidence and confidences are the core of our business.

Number Six

There are those who come in here and deny that we can supply every conceivable civilised amenity within our boundaries. You can enjoy yourselves and you will. You can partake of the most hazardous sports and you will. The price is cheap. All you have to do in exchange is give us information. You are then eligible for promotion to other and perhaps more attractive spheres. Where do you desire to go? What has been your dream? I can supply it. Winter, spring, summer or fall--they can all be yours at any time. Apply to me and it will be easier and better.