Dexter Quotes

People fake a lot of human interactions, but I feel like I fake them all, and I fake them very well. And that’s my burden, I guess.

I’ve lived in darkness a long time. Over the years, my eyes adjusted until the dark became my world and I could see.

Your victim was smothered. That’s not opinion. That’s science. And science is one cold hearted b**ch with a 14-inch strap-on.

It’s a shame you can only die once.

You’re part of a family. And being part of a family means smiling for photos.[to Dexter]

You can’t help what happened to you, but you can make the best of it. Remember this forever: you are my son, you are not alone, and you are loved.[to Dexter]

Yeah, they see me. I’m one of them… in their darkest dreams.

When you take a man’s life, you’re not just killing them. You’re snuffing out all the things he’ll ever become. As a cop, I only fire my weapon to save a life. That’s a code I live by. Killing must serve a purpose. Otherwise, it’s just plain murder.[to Dexter]

When somebody takes your picture, you smile. It doesn’t matter if you’re happy or not. You just do it to fit in.[to Dexter]

There are no secrets in life, just hidden truths that lie beneath the surface.

The worst thing about finally putting together a puzzle is finding there are missing pieces.

The trifecta: weapon, ammo, and impaired judgement. Throw in a little domestic violence, and you have the perfect recipe for a family slaughter.