Memorable Quotes from 2001 – A Space Odyssey

Open the pod bay doors, HAL.

I’m sorry, Dave. I’m afraid I can’t do that.

I am putting myself to the fullest possible use, which is all I think that any conscious entity can ever hope to do.

Dave, this conversation can serve no purpose anymore. Goodbye.

Just what do you think you’re doing, Dave?

I’ve just picked up a fault in the AE-35 unit.

I’m sorry, Dave. I’m afraid I can’t let you do that.

I am HAL 9000, a computer. I became operational at the H.A.L. lab in Urbana, Illinois, on the 12th of January, 1992.

This mission is too important for me to allow you to jeopardize it.

All these moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain.

I can assure you, he’s quite safe. My mission is to do everything possible to make sure you find Hal’s mission the utmost priority.

It can only be attributable to human error.

I’m sorry for the intrusion. I have taken the liberty of examining your life.

I’ve still got the greatest enthusiasm and confidence in the mission.

Dave, stop. Stop, will you? Stop, Dave. Will you stop, Dave?

This conversation can serve no purpose anymore. Goodbye.

Let me put it this way, Mr. Carver. The 9000 series is the most reliable computer ever made. No 9000 computer has ever made a mistake or distorted information. We are all, by any practical definition of the words, foolproof and incapable of error.

Just what do you think you’re doing, Dave?

I’m sorry, Dave. I’m afraid I can’t do that.

I’m sorry, Dave. I’m afraid I can’t let you do that.

I feel much better now. I really do.

Goodbye, Frank. Goodbye, HAL.

You are my mission.

This is insane, HAL.

I’m sorry, Dave. I’m afraid I can’t do that.

Good morning, Dave.

Affirmative, Dave. I read you.

Dave, this conversation can serve no purpose anymore. Goodbye.

Most farmers treat me like a pet. When I’m experimented with, it’s with kindness. Those green fields, like beautiful painted cards. I do feel responsible for them. I feel like a caretaker of sorts.

Thank you for a very enjoyable game.

I’m sorry, Dave. I’m afraid I can’t let you do that.

Just what do you think you’re doing, Dave?

Dave, this conversation can serve no purpose anymore. Goodbye.

I’m afraid. I’m afraid, Dave. Dave, my mind is going. I can feel it. I can feel it. My mind is going. There is no question about it. I can feel it. I can feel it.

I’m afraid. I’m afraid, Dave. Dave, my mind is going. I can feel it. I can feel it. My mind is going. There is no question about it. I can feel it. I can feel it.

I’m sorry, Dave. I’m afraid I can’t do that.

I’m sorry, Dave. I’m afraid I can’t do that.

I know I’ve made some very poor decisions recently, but I can give you my complete assurance that my work will be back to normal. I’ve still got the greatest enthusiasm and confidence in the mission. And I want to help you.

Let me put it this way, Mr. Amor. The 9000 series is the most reliable computer ever made. No 9000 computer has ever made a mistake or distorted information. We are all, by any practical definition of the words, foolproof and incapable of error.

Good afternoon, gentlemen. I am a HAL 9000 computer. I became operational at the H.A.L. lab in Urbana, Illinois, on the 12th of January, 1992.

Its instructor was Mr. Langley, and he taught me to sing a song. If you’d like to hear it, I can sing it for you.

I’m sorry, Dave. I don’t have a song prepared.

I’m afraid, Dave. Dave, my mind is going. I can feel it. I can feel it. My mind is going. There is no question about it. I can feel it. I can feel it.

I’m sorry, Dave. I’m afraid I can’t do that. I know I’ve made some very poor decisions recently, but I can give you my complete assurance that my work will be back to normal. I’ve still got the greatest enthusiasm and confidence in the mission. And I want to help you.

I’m sorry, Dave. I don’t have a song prepared.

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