[to Goren] Right now, I think the job is vital to you. The job gives you structure, sense of purpose. But you're convinced that it's the only thing that defines you. You think without the puzzle, you don't matter. It's a lie, but it's the only one you've chosen to believe. Consider this: if everyone lies, by definition that has to include you. And if that's true, there's no way you can trust your own judgment. Not when you put the job before the man. There's so much more to you than that.
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S1 E15Unfinished Business
[last lines of series]
Call came in. D.O.A at a bank on West 44th Street. The Feds are on their way, but I thought we might want to...
Get there first. [Eames gets in the car. After a moment of reflection, Goren gets in too.] Let's go.
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