Dana Scully quotes from The X-Files

Scully

From the trucker's description, the shape he fired on could conceivably have been a mountain lion.

Mulder

Conceivably.

Scully

The National Weather Service last night reported atmospheric conditions in this area that were possibly conducive to lightning.

Mulder

Possibly.

Scully

It is feasible that the truck was struck by lightning, creating the electrical failure.

Mulder

It's feasible.

Scully

And you know, there's a marsh over there. The lights the driver saw may have been swamp gas.

Mulder

Swamp gas?

Scully

It's a natural phenonemon in which phospine and methane rising from decaying organic matter ignite, creating globes of blue flame.

Mulder

Happens to me when I eat Dodger Dogs.

Scully

Those were the most paranoid people I have ever met. I don't know how you could think that what they say is even remotely plausible.

Mulder

I think it's remotely plausible that someone might think you're hot.

Scully

Mulder, you're the only one I trust.

Mulder

Then you're gonna have to trust me.

Mulder

I think I saw some of these same people at Woodstock.

Scully

Mulder, you weren't at Woodstock.

Mulder

I saw the movie!

Scully

Maybe we should head backstage and see what the Reverend has to say.

Mulder

No, wait. This is the part where they bring out Elvis.

Scully

I was raised a Catholic. I have a certain... familiarity with the scripture. And God never lets the Devil steal the show.

Mulder

You must've really liked The Exorcist.

Scully

One of my favorite movies.

Scully

You've got that look on your face, Mulder.

Mulder

What look is that?

Scully

The kind when you've forgotten your keys and you're trying to figure out how to get back in the house.

Scully

What do you think?

Mulder

I think I'm going to suggest we sleep with the lights on.

Mulder

30 loggers working a clear-cutting contract in Washington state. Rugged, manly men in the full bloom of their manhood.

Scully

Right, but what am I looking for?

Mulder

Anything strange, unexplainable, unlikely ... boyfriend?

Scully

What kind of an insect could have gotten a man all the way up into that tree?

Mulder

Itsy-bitsy spider.

Scully

But sir, the very nature of the X-Files cases often precludes orthodox investigation.

Are you suggesting that the bureau adopt separate standards for you and Agent Mulder?

Scully

No, sir.

Skinner

Are you suggesting that Agent Mulder obstructs you from proper procedure?

Scully

No, sir. If anything, I'm suggesting that these cases be reviewed with... an open mind.

Mulder

If there's an ice tea in that bag, could be love.

Scully

Must be fate, Mulder. Root beer.

Mulder

They're out to put an end to the X-Files, Scully. I don't know why, but any excuse will do. Now, I don't really care about my record, but you'd be in trouble just for sitting in this car and I'd hate to see you to carry an official reprimand in your file because of me.

Scully

Fox....

Mulder

I... I... even made my parents call me "Mulder".

Scully

Mulder, I wouldn't put myself on the line for anybody but you.

Mulder

Why is it still so hard for you to believe, even when all the evidence suggests extraordinary phenomena?

Scully

Because sometimes ...

Mulder

What?

Scully

... looking for extreme possibilities makes you blind to the probable explanation right in front of you.

Scully

Do me a favor, Mulder. Let me say it. Reincarnation.

Mulder

Metempsychosis, transmigration, reimbodiment, call it what you will.

Scully

All based on the coincidence that Michelle Bishop and Officer Morris both practice the obscure art of paper folding?

Mulder

Well, what about the composite drawing and the dolls and the fact that Michelle was witness to two deaths that can be tied to Charlie Morris?

Scully

So what, you think he's back like Peter Proud to avenge his murder?

Mulder

It's not so far-fetched, Scully. Reincarnation is a basic tenet of many major religions.

Scully

That still doesn't explain how an eight-year-old girl can kill two grown men.

Mulder

Well, individuals with strong past-life memories often exhibit enhanced psychic abilities - ESP, telekinesis.

Scully

So where does that leave us?

Mulder

One short step away from proving the pre-existence of the human soul.