Ed Harris Quotes

You have these catch-phrases that you associate with 'The X-Files': 'Trust No One,' 'Deny Everything.' 'Believe the Lie' was one of them.

I have a tendency to often share the point of view of the conspiracy theory.

Call me paranoid. I´m frequently right.

I don't consider myself a cynic. I think of myself as a skeptic and a realist. But I understand the word "cynic" has more than one meaning, and I see how I could be seen as cynical. "George, you're cynical." Well, you know, they say if you scratch a cynic you find a disappointed idealist. And perhaps the flame still flickers a little, you know?

I guess you could say I'm pretty wary.

Never trust a hippie. That's definitely my motto.

People love conspiracy theories.

I can see through almost any scam, especially one perpetrated by the federal government. I can see through it... they can't pull the wool over my eyes, it's absolutely freakin' impossible to pull the wool over my eyes about the government.

I believe there's something out there watching over us. Unfortunately, it's the government

I learned not to trust people; I learned not to believe what they say but to watch what they do; I learned to suspect that anyone and everyone is capable of 'living a lie'. I came to believe that other people - even when you think you know them well - are ultimately unknowable.

I don't consider myself paranoid at all. I think I see things exactly as they are.

My first rule: I don't believe anything the government tells me.

I think I've always been paranoid.

Anyone who doesn't think the government killed my father either hasn't given the issue much thought, or is insane.

The individual is handicapped by coming face-to-face with a conspiracy so monstrous he cannot believe it exists.

I think that if a person doesn't feel cynical then they're out of phase with the 20th century. Being cynical is the only way to deal with modern civilization - you can't just swallow it whole.

Sometimes paranoids have enemies, and conspiracies are only laughable when they fail to materialize.

Everyone loves a conspiracy.

A dull head thinks of no better way to show himself wise, than by suspecting everything in his way.

Distrust that man who tells you to distrust. He takes the measure of his own small soul, and thinks the world no larger.

Just because we don't understand why they'd cover up something doesn't mean they aren't," Bobby said, and we both turned to look at him. "Now you just sound paranoid," I said. "Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they're not after you," Bobby said with an expression so serious that I couldn't help but laugh.

I can't help but be a little more gun-shy and wary about people.

You think this is a trap then?" the Count asked. "I always think everything is a trap until proven otherwise," the Prince answered. "Which is why I'm still alive.

I'm not paranoid,I just don't trust people.

When people are suspicious with you, you start being suspicious with them.