Wolff: What will take me first, the gallows or the pox?
Kreizler: In New York State, it will be the electric chair. But either way, your pain will be gone soon.

You caused me a sleepless night, the first of many, I suspect.

John [to Kreizler]

What kind of dog would do such a thing?

Roosevelt

Moore: Why must you call him 'it'?
Conner: What else should you call a degenerate who dresses himself as a girl for the pleasure of grown men?

The Alienist Quotes

Moore: I'm not a reporter. I'm an illustrator.
Conner: Then that's two good reasons for you not to be going up there.

John: What can't possibly wait, Stevie?
Stevie: He said he needs you.