Francis Dolarhyde quotes from Hannibal

Francis Dolarhyde

[to Chilton] I am the Dragon, and you call me insane. You are privy to a great becoming, but you recognize nothing. Before me, you are a slug in the sun. It is in your nature to do one thing correctly: Before me, you tremble. Fear is not what you owe me. You owe me awe!

I didn't feel any sympathy from you. I like that. Sympathy feels like spit in my face, and I don't do self-pity. May I touch your face? I just want to know if you're smiling or frowning.

Francis Dolarhyde

Trust me. I'm smiling.

Francis Dolarhyde

Dr. Lecter, as an avid fan I wanted to tell you that I am delighted you have taken an interest in me. I don't believe you would tell them who I am, even if you knew. The important thing is what I am becoming, and you, you alone, would understand that.

Hannibal Lecter

Tell me, what are you becoming?

Francis Dolarhyde

The Great Red Dragon!

Francis Dolarhyde

I want to be recognized by you.

Hannibal Lecter

As John the Baptist recognized the one who came after.

Francis Dolarhyde

I want to sit before you as the Dragon sat before 666 in Revelation. I have things I would love to show you. Someday, if circumstances permit, I would like to meet you and watch you meld with the strength of the Dragon.

Hannibal Lecter

See how magnificent you are. Did he who made the Lamb make thee?

Francis Dolarhyde

Will Graham interests me. Odd-looking for an investigator. Not very handsome, but... purposeful.

Hannibal Lecter

He has a family. Save yourself. Kill them all.

Francis Dolarhyde

Do you understand what I am doing?

Frederick Chilton

No. But I think I have an opportunity to understand, and then my readers could understand too. But I must tell you that I am scared. Man to man, I am scared, and it is very hard to concentrate when you are scared. If you have a great idea, you do not need to scare me to impress me.

Francis Dolarhyde

"Man to man." You use that expression to imply frankness. But I am not a man. I have become... Other. Do you think God is in attendance here? Are you praying to him now?