Mrs. Fisher: We only allow those who are truly exceptional to join the first generation. We only allow those who we believe are truly ready.
Ben: Ready for what?
Mrs. Fisher: For the truth.

Perhaps the best things in this world require the biggest sacrifice.

Dr. Jenkins

Mayor Fisher: So, what are your impressions of our little town so far?
Ethan: Oh, I just love it here. I think it's great; the mountains, the pine trees, the look of fear in everyone's eyes.

Everybody's a prisoner here.

Ethan

Ethan darling, if you don't want to do this, I'd be happy to do it myself.

Nurse Pam

Yeah, we don't really like nosy Nellies around here.

Arlene

You think you want to know the truth, but you don't. It's worse than anything you can even imagine.

Sheriff Pope

I've tried running, I've tried everything. The only way to stay alive here is to play along.

Kate

Okay, it is your house, as long as you and your husband remember, this is my town.

Sheriff Pope

Mr. Burke, see you have one of two choices. You can either find your place and follow the rules, or you can keep searching to find what's behind door number three. I guarantee you, you and your family will be much safer if you follow the rules.

Sheriff Pope

Aren't you lucky that one of the best places in Wayward Pines freed up last night. Prior occupant had a sudden sore throat if you know what I mean.

Nurse Pam

Ethan: Last chance, come with me.
Kate: You'll never make it out of here alive.
Ethan: Watch me.

Wayward Pines Season 1 Quotes

Ethan: I'll walk you over there.
Arnold: Not necessary.
Ethan: No, no I want to.
Arnold: I don't want you to.

Ethan: Where's my phone and the rest of my things?
Nurse Pam: Oh, we don't have anything of yours, but I can certainly put on my Nancy Drew detective hat and check into that for you.