John Reese quotes from Person of Interest

John Reese

[to Carter] If my number was up, I’m just glad I was with you, the one I’d rather be with at the end.

John Reese

There are consequences to not acting. Like Simmons and Joss.

John Reese

There are far too many bad people in this world, and not enough good. I knew a detective once, and she was the best cop I ever knew. Never lost sight of good and evil. I couldn't save her. Now, this job is dangerous. You think I am too. So be it. Maybe that makes me unfit to be a cop. If I don't save these people, nobody else will.

John Reese

Edwards is punishing people who deserve it, and making sure no innocent people get hurt in the process. You should hire him, Finch, take the week off.

John Reese

[ to Finch, seeing Root's list] Mouthwash, floss, black nail polish? Are you taking fashion risks?

John Reese

[ to Finch, seeing Root's list] Fuzzy slippers, two pairs. One of those for you?

John Reese

What I need is a bigger gun.

John Reese

Duncan wanted to know how Paul died, but what he needed was to believe his brother was a hero so he could let it go.

John Reese

[to Bruce Moran] You wanna talk about loyalty? I'll kill you myself if you ever go near Fusco again.

John Reese

[to Finch] Okay, Garvin might be a good listener, but he's an even better stalker.

John Reese

The world crashes tomorrow. Lets give them tonight.

John Reese

We never should have trusted the Machine's word. Damn thing's been acting strangely since we put it back together.

John Reese

[about Terry, to Finch] He's like us, except he actually has a license for breaking and entering.

Joss Carter

I'll need a statement from the bum. Which hospital did they take him to? Why?

He declined treatment. We got video on it, though.

Joss Carter

You know, you could have done me a favor and let those guys land a couple more punches. Question for you. Looking at that tape, I'd say you spent some time in the service. But you don't learn how to fight like that in the regular army. So what were you, special forces? Delta? I'm Carter. You didn't give us a name.

John Reese

You know, it's funny. Seems like the only time you need a name now is when you're in trouble. So am I in trouble?

John Reese

Bad things happen to people every day. You can't stop them.

Harold Finch

What if you could?