Oswald Cobblepot quotes from Gotham

Oswald Cobblepot

Hello, Luke, I'm Mayor Cobblepot. Why aren't you playing with the other children?

What if they don't like me?

Oswald Cobblepot

Well, how would you ever know if you don't give it a try? [smiles deviously] And if they don't like you, wait for them to turn their backs and push them down the stairs.

Kathryn Monroe

I'm from one of Gotham's oldest families, and I'm part of a group that... oversees things.

Oswald Cobblepot

What sort of things?

Kathryn Monroe

Everything that matters in Gotham. We've had our eye on you for some time, Mr. Cobblepot.

Oswald Cobblepot

[alarmed] Who exactly are you?

Kathryn Monroe

We'll contact you when the time is right. Enjoy your evening.

Oswald Cobblepot

We have a history, you and I. But if you ever pull a gun on me again, Olga will be cleaning your brains off the floor. She's a real whiz with stains.

Barbara Kean

[smiles] Bye, Pengie.

Oswald Cobblepot

[reading the front paper newspaper] "Chess Killer." How terrifying! How will anyone sleep knowing that the "Chess Killer's" on the loose?

Edward Nygma

It's just a name dreamed up by some hack. Today will change everything.

Oswald Cobblepot

This is a mistake what you're doing.

Edward Nygma

I don't recall asking you.

Oswald Cobblepot

I showed you how to be Ed Nygma, and then who can run the underworld and operate in plain sight, but what you are planning is madness!

Edward Nygma

No, it's a way forward. And the fact that it scares you gives me all the confirmation I need!

Oswald Cobblepot

Ed, you're not sleeping. You're taking drugs, you're having a conversation with your dead friend! JUST ADMIT you are lost without me or you will destroy everything!

Edward Nygma

I have to go.

Edward Nygma

[confused and disoriented] What are you doing?

Oswald Cobblepot

[singing seductively] He’s fierce in my dreams seizing my guts / He floats me with dread / Soaked in soul he swims in my eyes by the bed / Pour myself over him / Moon slipping in, and I wake up..alone...

Edward Nygma

ENOUGH! I admit killing you killed a part of me! But I will find a way forward no matter the cost! I will be born anew. And I will leave you behind!

Oswald Cobblepot

Penguin saw you, Ed. He was the only one, he made you! [Edward leaves; shouts] There is no Edward Nygma without the Penguin!

Edward Nygma

I want you to know that our friendship meant something to me. I cared about you, and I miss you.

Oswald Cobblepot

Gee. Almost makes up for being dead. I hate to burst your bubble, but no one is going to afraid of "The Riddler".

Edward Nygma

Maybe not yet. But they will be.

Raise your right hand. Do you swear to be loyal and true to Penguin?

Gabe

No.

Ouch.

Oswald Cobblepot

I don't understand. Why can't he be loyal?

Go ahead, answer.

Gabe

I never was. I only followed you out of fear. We all did.

Oswald Cobblepot

Actually, I can live with that. Fear and respect - Management 101.

Gabe

No one ever respected you. We always saw you for what you are: a tiny freak who used to hold an umbrella. Nothing more.

Oswald Cobblepot

A freak? A freak? [grabs a trowel and stabs Gabe repeatedly] Yes, a freak! A FREAK, A FREAK, A FREAK!

Harvey Bullock

Sweet Mother Mercy!

Fish Mooney

You... damn... fool!

Oswald Cobblepot

FISH! [he runs to her side as she collapses, Gordon drops the katana]

Fish Mooney

Oswald...

Oswald Cobblepot

It's okay, it's-it's- we, we can get you some help-

Fish Mooney

No, no... I've done this enough times... to know I'm finished.

Oswald Cobblepot

Do not say that. We will get you help-

Fish Mooney

Listen to me! [convulses in pain] Listen to me. Make this city yours... or you burn it to the ground.

Edward Nygma

You will always fail, Oswald, because you will always let your base emotions drive you. Hate. Anger. Fear. Love.

Oswald Cobblepot

Shut up!

Edward Nygma

You wanna know why I could never love someone like you, Oswald?

Oswald Cobblepot

I'm warning you...

Edward Nygma

Because you are a spoiled child who throws a tantrum anytime he doesn't get what he wants! Especially when what he wants doesn't want him back.

Oswald Cobblepot

This is Gotham City. There will always be crime. What I am offering is crime in the hands of professionals, and held to agreed upon terms.

From which you'll profit.

Oswald Cobblepot

God bless America.

Oswald Cobblepot

You know, your father taught me many things. Among them was to nurture a healthy paranoia. For example: when I took over, some of his old capos went underground. Now, perhaps they vanished for good... or perhaps they're waiting for Falcone to return and lead the rebellion. [laughs] Who knows? But I hear your father's voice whispering in my ear: "Be careful". Now, I need to know that you are not on some fool's errand to rebuild your father's empire. Otherwise... [gestures towards Zsasz]

Victor Zsasz

[whispers] I'm gonna stab you.

Sofia Falcone

I was 13 when my father first sent me away. He said that Gotham was too dangerous. This is my home. I wanted to come home. Is that enough?

Oswald Cobblepot

Gotham - mother to us all. [smiles] I think we have nothing to worry about. Give your father my best, will you?

Sofia Falcone

Is it so hard to believe that someone would want to do something nice for you?

Oswald Cobblepot

There was only one person who did things for me without wanting something in return, and that was my mother.

Sofia Falcone

Then I envy you. My father never did anything for anyone unless it benefitted him. Eventually, it drove away everyone who loved him.

Oswald Cobblepot

[visibly upset] Go. I'll decide what to do with you later.

Sofia Falcone

Oswald, I only want to help you.

Oswald Cobblepot

Oh, you wanna help? Try leaving!

Sofia Falcone

Your foot...

Oswald Cobblepot

It's just the weather.

Oswald Cobblepot

What are you doing? Don't!

Sofia Falcone

It's okay. I won't judge.

Sofia Falcone

When I was a child I broke my ankle while playing with my cousins. I was desperate, crying in pain. My father told me to put ice on it, toughen up, stop with the tears. My mother went with me to the hospital, and on the way she told me that cold actually increases the pain. What's needed is warmth.

Oswald Cobblepot

Victor, we will be having a chat with Miss Falcone.

Victor Zsasz

Just so we're clear, is this a "chat" chat, or a "shovel in the trunk" kind of chat?

Oswald Cobblepot

Get the shovel.

Oswald Cobblepot

So, the insane serial killer who hates cops warned you to save your life... because, why, now?

Jim Gordon

Because I'm against dirty cops!

Oswald Cobblepot

Oh, except all the times you are one.

Oswald Cobblepot

Ed. You must be here to gloat.

Edward Nygma

Correct.

Oswald Cobblepot

And why not? I am in an insane asylum, being pummeled by lunatics... but at least I'm not a moron.

Edward Nygma

I may not be the man I once was, but I have many things you don't have. A purpose. Friends. You have neither of those, and I wanted you to see that.

Oswald Cobblepot

No. I know you. There's something else going on. Something else brought you here.

Edward Nygma

There's nothing else. I wanted you to see how well I am doing, and I wanted to see how miserable you are. Mission accomplished.

Oswald Cobblepot

Ed, I'm going to be out of here soon. And when I am, I am gonna wipe that smile off your face... preferably with a chainsaw.

Oswald Cobblepot

What'd you make last night? Three, four million? Let's say we go halfsies.

Leslie Thompkins

I've heard your offer. Now, here's my counter: bite me.