Hannibal Lecter: First principles, Clarice. Simplicity. Read Marcus Aurelius. Of each particular thing ask: what is it in itself? What is its nature? What does he do, this man you seek?
A census taker once tried to test me. I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice chianti.
That is very slippery of you, Agent Starling.
All good things to those who wait.