John Reese quotes from Person of Interest

John Reese

Are you saying we should protect Annie but not Riley?

Harold Finch

I'm just saying you might not want to put yourself and her at risk for a man like that. He's a killer, Mr. Reese.

John Reese

So was I, Finch.

Harold Finch

I think there's a fine distinction to be made.

John Reese

Not as much as you think.

You've got a detective in your pocket?

John Reese

More like on my back.

John Reese

Earlier, what did you mean when you said "bad code"?

Harold Finch

It means a flawed design. The term applies to machines, not people. We have the ability to change, evolve.

John Reese

Even killers.

John Reese

[hears noises in the background] Is that feedback?

Harold Finch

No, Mr. Reese. I simply made the grievous error of buying Bear a squeaky toy.

[describing the "man in the suit"] He always seems to be there just in time. And whoever he is, he saves a lot of lives. And shoots a lot of kneecaps.

John Reese

Sounds like a great guy.

Harold Finch

Did you get a a good look at the men who were shooting you?

John Reese

I tried, but they were shooting at me.

Harold Finch

[sees Reese cleaning his rifle] I wish you wouldn't do that here.

John Reese

When I do it in the park, people look at me funny.

Zoe Morgan

[posing as a married couple in the suburbs] Remember when you saved me from being tortured and killed by corporate hitmen? Consider us even.

John Reese

Does that mean you don't want me to carry you across the threshold?

Zoe Morgan

When this is over, I may have to fight you for custody of the dog. [Bear runs past and into the house]

Can't change what I've done.

John Reese

The past is a difficult thing to outrun.

Maybe it's time to stop running.

John Reese

I've found that address, Finch. What exactly am I looking for?

Harold Finch

I don't know how to explain it. I double-checked, but it seems we have a repeat number.

John Reese

A repeat. Well, who would be dumb enough to get into a life-threatening situation again?

Leon Tao

[comes crashing through a plate glass window, gets up and spots Reese] Hey pal, you won't believe this!

Harold Finch

[to Leon] Please don't touch any of my computer equipment.

John Reese

If you do, the dog will kill you.

Harold Finch

Mr. Reese, what will you do?

John Reese

Guess I'll go have that drink.

John Reese

I'm proud of you, Finch. You've really gotten comfortable with your breaking and entering duties.

Harold Finch

Thank you for appreciating my descent into deviant behavior, Mr. Reese.

Harold Finch

You know, Mr. Reese, it did occur to me we could leave the Drakes to their own devices.

John Reese

Well, that's pretty mercenary of you, Finch. I kind of like it.

Harold Finch

If that's the case, I may have crossed some moral threshold.

Joss Carter

What is this?

Reese

Marriage counseling.

Joss Carter

Why not just dangle them off the roof and force them to tell us how to find the hitmen?

Harold Finch

While John would probably enjoy that option, it would be a temporary solution.