If they don't want you to get inside, they ought to build it better.

Finch

The Machine offered me a job; she never said it would be easy.

Root

Finch: Don't you have anything to unpack?
Reese: [pulls out gun] I travel light.

Carter: They think you're working with Elias.
Reese: I'm often misunderstood.

That's a terrible plan, but I like it, so let's do it.

Reese

I'm a sucker for surveillance.

Finch

Reese: What do I need?
Finch: You need a purpose.

Fusco: You ever work an identity theft case?
Carter: Every arrest I ever made. They all say I got the wrong guy.

Finch: Did you forget to set your alarm?
Reese: I had my yoga class.
Finch: Well, I hope you've gotten in touch with your inner chi.

Maybe it's up to me to do what the good people can't. Or maybe there are no good people. Maybe there are only good decisions.

Reese

Fusco: Were there shots fired?
Reese: There were now.

Finch: Mr. Reese, I'm highly uncomfortable being here.
Reese: I'm highly uncomfortable having you here, but I need a spotter.

Person of Interest Quotes

Knowledge is not my problem. Doing something with that knowledge is where you come in. You can call me Mr. Finch.

Finch

When you find that one person who connects you to the world, you become someone different, someone better. When that person is taken from you, what do you become then?

Reese