Inspector Morse (TV Series)
The Last Enemy (1989)
John Thaw: Chief Inspector Morse
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Quotes
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Dr. Grayling Russell - Pathologist : [Referring to the corpse] Shall I show you?
Chief Inspector Morse : No, thank you, my dear. I'll leave that to Sergeant Lewis.
Dr. Grayling Russell - Pathologist : I do wish you wouldn't call me 'your dear,' Morse.
Chief Inspector Morse : How does one address a lady pathologist first thing in the morning?
Dr. Grayling Russell - Pathologist : [Dryly] Well, 'Doctor' would do.
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Dr. Grayling Russell - Pathologist : [From her car as Morse heads toward a pub] Need any help?
Chief Inspector Morse : My mother always insisted I should have a proper breakfast.
Dr. Grayling Russell - Pathologist : Medical opinion would agree with her.
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Chief Inspector Morse : As Virgil pointed out, 'There's no such thing as a free lunch.'
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Chief Inspector Morse : [unfriendly] Can you think of one good reason why I should help you, Alex?
Sir Alexander Reece : [sneeringly superior] Professional pride.
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Chief Inspector Morse : ''The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.''
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Chief Inspector Morse : ''The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.''
Detective Sergeant Lewis : Sir?
Chief Inspector Morse : The New Testament.
Detective Sergeant Lewis : My school assemblies were multicultural. l still don't understand how he could...
Chief Inspector Morse : To the classical mind, the way to conquer death is to become an Olympian, a hero who spends the afterlife being feted by the gods.
Detective Sergeant Lewis : And how do you manage that, sir?
Chief Inspector Morse : Well, the best route to heroism is via valiant deeds.