Harold Finch quotes from Person of Interest

Harold Finch

I'm surprised, Mr. Reese. That nice young lady seemed impervious to your charm.

John Reese

That nice young lady had a .45 pointed at me under her desk.

John Reese

Good morning, Finch.

Harold Finch

Mr. Reese. What have you been doing?

John Reese

Corrupting Detective Fusco.

Harold Finch

Does he really need help in that regard?

Root

But, you must see I'm on your side.

Harold Finch

I'm not on any side.

Root

You know what I mean. I am the best friend, the best support, the best partner you will ever have. And definitely the most fun.

John Reese

Harold, meet Bear. Unfortunately, my apartment has a strict policy regarding dogs.

Harold Finch

I have a strict policy regarding rare first editions. Namely, don't eat them. [Examines the book] Asimov... he has expensive tastes. I think we would get along just fine.

Harold Finch

I see it's sleeping here now.

John Reese

Bear's friendly. You'll like him.

Harold Finch

Doesn't look like much of a conversationalist.

John Reese

Oh, he's not. But if anyone ever messes with you, he'll eat 'em.

John Reese

Finch, I think I found our threat, and they're not photographers.

Harold Finch

How can you tell?

John Reese

The gun was a pretty good hint.

Lionel Fusco

You know, you don't write. you don't call. I mean, I'm a big guy, but I'm sensitive.

Harold Finch

It's good to talk to you too, detective.

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.

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.

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.

Harold Finch

In the event that the police arrive before he escapes...

Joss Carter

Almost made it a whole day without you two asking me to break the law.

Let me guess. One vanilla ice cone.

Harold Finch

Yes, please.

Even in January, I always keep a few of these for when you come by.

Harold Finch

Am I really that predictable?

No, you just don't deny yourself small pleasures.

Harold Finch

You may be the first person who ever told me that.

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!