They've lost their sense of proportion. Out there, everyone is scared and confused; in here, there's a problem they can solve and they're god damned gonna solve it.
The Mist (2007) · 47 quotes
3rd most-quoted character in The Mist (2007): in 9 of its 47 quotes
Most scenes with: David Drayton (2)
As a species, we're fundamentally insane. Put more than two of us in a room, we pick sides and start dreaming up reasons to kill one another. Why do you think we invented politics and religion?
More lines from Ollie Weeks
4 quotesThe entire front of this store is plate glass.
You can't convince some people there's a fire when their hair is burning. Denial is a powerful thing.
Welcome to Sesame Street. Today's word is 'expiation.'
Scenes with Ollie Weeks
4 scenesFor Christ's sake, Ollie. You want me to report you? You want to lose your job? I'm going to be taking down names, starting with you. And I am prepared to file a police report.
Fine, Bud. Write down your names.
I will.
And in the meantime, shut the **** up and listen.
Those of you who aren't local should know that Mrs. Carmody is known in town for being... unstable.
No shit. What was your first clue?
Listen up! We're going to the pharmacy. We're gonna bring back some supplies. Also, there may be people trapped over there who need help.
Folks! Listen! We're not going to take any chances. If there's any trouble, we'll come straight back here to the supermarket.
And bring the fiends of hell down on our heads, thank you!
She's right! You'll make them notice us. You'll make them come! Why can't you just leave well enough alone?
Lady, is this what you call "well enough?"
I... killed her....
Thank you, Ollie.
I shot her, David. I wouldn't have done that if there had been any other way.
Like I said, thank you, Ollie

