The Adjustment Bureau (2011)

Anthony Mackie: Harry Mitchell

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• [last lines] 

  Harry Mitchell : Most people live life on the path we set for them, too afraid to explore any other. But once in a while people like you come along who knock down all the obstacles we put in your way. People who realize freewill is a gift that you'll never know how to use until you fight for it. I think that's the chairman's real plan. That maybe one day, we won't write the plan, you will.

• Harry Mitchell : Being early is just as bad as being late.

• David Norris : Now what?

  Harry Mitchell : [takes back his hat]  Now... you can take the stairs.

• David Norris : Whatever it takes.

  Harry Mitchell : Your father used to say that.

• David Norris : I guess you're not supposed to identify with your subjects. You're not supposed to feel guilt.

  Harry Mitchell : We're not built to lead with our emotions like you are, but that doesn't mean we don't have them.

• Harry Mitchell : The minute you go through that first door, all hell will break loose. Assume everyone with a hat on is a threat. I don't care if it's a Yankee cap, a bowler, or even a yarmulke. Assume everyone in a hat is working with Thompson.

• Richardson : You look exhausted. You should take a vacation when all this is finished. You've earned it!

  Harry Mitchell : I'm not sure the kind of tired I am can be fixed by a vacation.

  Richardson : Everyone needs a vacation... even us.

• Harry Mitchell : [as David tries to write down various numbers that may belong to Elise]  Your entire world has turned upside down, and you're thinking about a woman!

• Harry Mitchell : [talks to David]  You're going to look for her, aren't you? You won't find her. They'll make sure of it. Even if they weren't trying to stop you, there are nine million people in this city. You'll never find her. Forget about her. Move on with your life.

• David Norris : I'm gonna go for the blue door.

  Harry Mitchell : Of course!

• Harry Mitchell : We're not built to lead with our emotions like you, but that doesn't mean we don't have them.

  David Norris : Some more than others, it seems.