Shutter Island

You're as violent as they come. I know this, because I'm as violent as they come. If the constraints of society were lifted, and I was all that stood between you and a meal, you would crack my skull with a rock and eat my meaty parts. Wouldn't you?

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Nurse Marino: [Daniels has asked the staff about Rachel's activities before her disappearance] She was in a group therapy session. Teddy Daniels: Anything unusual occur? Nurse Marino: Define 'unusual'. Teddy Daniels: Excuse me? Nurse Marino: This is a mental institution, Marshal. For the criminally insane. Usual isn't a big part of our day.

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Teddy Daniels: Soda and ice, please, thanks. Dr. Jeremiah Naehring: Oh. You don't indulge in alcohol? I'm surprised. Isn't it common for men in your profession to imbibe? Teddy Daniels: Common enough. And... in yours? Dr. Jeremiah Naehring: Er... I'm sorry? Teddy Daniels: Your profession, Doctor, psychiatry. Dr. Jeremiah Naehring: Yes? Teddy Daniels: I always heard it was overrun with boozers and drunks. Dr. Jeremiah Naehring: Not that I noticed. Teddy Daniels: What's that, ice tea in your glass there? Dr. Jeremiah Naehring: [laughs, despite himself] Excellent, Marshal. You have outstanding defense mechanisms. You must be quite adept at interrogations.

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Dr. Jeremiah Naehring: Men like you are my specialty, you know. Men of violence. Chuck Aule: Now, that's a hell of an assumption to make. Dr. Jeremiah Naehring: No assumption, no, not at all. You misunderstand me. I said, you are 'men of violence'. I'm not accusing you of being violent men. That's quite different.

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Dr. Jeremiah Naehring: You both served overseas, huh? Chuck Aule: It's not much of a stretch, Doc. For all you know, we're both paper pushers over there. Dr. Jeremiah Naehring: No, you are not. - Since the schoolyard, neither of you has ever walked away from a physical conflict. No, no, not because you enjoyed it, but because retreat isn't something you consider an option. Chuck Aule: We weren't raised to run, Doc. Dr. Jeremiah Naehring: Ah, yes. Raised. And who raised you, Marshal? Teddy Daniels: Me? Wolves. Dr. Jeremiah Naehring: Very impressive defense mechanisms.

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Warden: If I was to sink my teeth into your eye right now, would you be able to stop me before I blinded you? Teddy Daniels: Give it a try. Warden: That's the spirit.

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