Criminal Minds (TV Series)

The Lesson (2012)

Joe Mantegna: David Rossi

Quotes 

• Dr. Spencer Reid : The Greeks translated "puppets" as "neurospasta," which literally means string-pulling, and throughout time they have been used as a method to tell kings a story so the subjects didn't have to speak directly to him.

  David Rossi : It was a way to hear the truth.

  Aaron Hotchner : It seems like this Unsub's doing something similar, using his puppets to tell his story.

• David Rossi : [seeing Reid thinking]  I can see your wheels turning. Don't hold back

• Dr. Sarah Glenn : I've been getting lame GSW's, a few bus crash victims, but a hanging? Now, this is fun. Think it was sexual?

  David Rossi : Not in the traditional sense.

• Jennifer Jareau : Well, I think after this long, hard week we just had, we should all head over to Rossi's and pop open some old, expensive wine.

  David Rossi : That's a plan.

  Penelope Garcia : Could we maybe play some games, too?

  Derek Morgan : Oh, what kind of games?

  Penelope Garcia : You tell me, sweet cheeks.

  [Derek laughs] 

• Penelope Garcia : Garcia at your service.

  Aaron Hotchner : Can you find anyone in the area that might sell or rent medieval torture equipment?

  Penelope Garcia : Besides a friend of mine in Knitting Group?

  David Rossi : Try S&M suppliers. We're looking for a stretching rack.

  Penelope Garcia : Spanking the keys as we speak. Don't worry. They like it.