Unforgettable Quotes from The Dark Knight – Wisdom from Gotham’s Hero

It’s not who I am underneath, but what I do that defines me.

You either die a hero, or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain.

Why so serious?

Sometimes the truth isn’t good enough; sometimes people deserve more.

A hero can be anyone.

Madness, as you know, is like gravity; all it takes is a little push.

You can’t leave me, I’m not ready for you to go.

You have to see it for yourself.

The night is darkest just before the dawn.

And I thought my jokes were bad.

There’s no escape from this life.

I’m like a dog chasing cars; I wouldn’t know what to do if I caught one.

Introduce a little anarchy. Upset the established order.

It’s simple; kill the Batman.

Some men just want to watch the world burn.

You can’t rely on anyone these days; you gotta do everything yourself, don’t we?

The only morals I follow are my own.

This is not a good time for this.

You crossed the line first.

I wear a mask. And that mask is not to hide who I am, but to create what I am.

I’m not a monster; I’m just ahead of the curve.

You wanted order, chaos will give you order.

I’m just a freak… like you.

Sometimes, the best way to show someone you care is to leave them alone.

It’s not about money. It’s about sending a message.

The problem with being a hero is everyone expects you to be perfect.

In their last moments, people show you who they really are.

This city just showed you that it’s full of people ready to believe in good.

Your morals are like a coat; easily put on and taken off.

We’re all just one bad day away from being me.

You can’t fight city hall.

Hope is something you can’t kill.

They need dramatic examples to shake them out of apathy.

I thought you were supposed to be the hero.

Fear is a funny thing.

People need dramatic examples to shake them out of apathy.

The mask is not meant to deceive; it’s meant to reveal.

You have nothing, nothing to threaten me with.

You’re just a freak. Like me.

Gotham needs its true hero.

A little push is all it takes.

This isn’t a negotiation; it’s a statement.

You can’t kill me; I’m already dead.

You can’t achieve greatness without sacrifice.

I’m here to show you that it’s alright to be afraid.

They will remember you as a monster.

Wherever you go, darkness will follow.

The people need a figure to rally behind.

You can be your own savior.

The world is a chaotic place; embrace it.