Esquivel: He seems too nice.
Clarice: You're too nice.

Krendler: You must really need me, Joe.
Hudlin: When I stop needing you is when it gets bad.

Ardelia: I've put my all into learning about DNA, building a database, and applying it to criminal investigation.
Herman: And that good hard work should be rewarded in and of itself. There's no need for these flashy articles. Play the long game. That's what leaders do.

Ardelia: You're going to catch hell if Krendler finds out you're still investigating behind his back. Be careful.
Clarice: Yes, Mom.

Dr. Li: Why do you think you can trust me?
Clarice: You got me to a place, a place where I could remember.

Mulu: Here's to the FBI finally letting my girl shine in the sun!
Ardelia: Sprung from the cold-case dungeon.

Was it a nightmare seeing Cody?
Clarice. No. Seeing the mother was the nightmare.

Ardelia

Clarice, some monster killed two little kids.

Ardelia [to Claire]

Clarke: It's weird though. How do you know this guy?
Krendler: Murray, there's a dead kid in Alexandria.

Krendler: Are you OK?
Clarice: My people have pulled coal out of the ground in West Virginia for the last 100 years. When we say we're OK, we're OK.

Clarke: Also, define "OK." Starling is good but has she even been OK?
Claire: Are you OK, Agent Clarke?

Krendler: Has anyone seen Starling?
Tripathi: ViCAP's new motto. We should have new jackets made.

Clarice Season 1 Quotes

Therapist: You were a survivor.
Clarice: To be a survivor, you have to be a victim. I was just doing my job.

I thought it was done.

Clarice