20+ Raymond Reddington Quotes From 'The Blacklist'

Raymond Red Reddington is the main character from 'The Blacklist', played by James Spader.

'The Blacklist' is an American series in which Reddington is a criminal mastermind. After escaping the police for more than 20 years, he suddenly gives himself in to the FBI in the show.

Raymond Red Reddington quotes are quite interesting as they focus on his experience as a former U.S. Navy officer turned high-profile criminal. If you love 'The Blacklist' quotes, you will love these Raymond Reddington quotes, including Raymond Reddington scary quotes, serious Raymond Reddington quotes, season 3 Raymond Reddington quotes, quotes about hats by Raymond Reddington, and more.

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These are a few famous quotes that you cannot miss from the famous NBC series by the main character.

1. "As a rule, I consider jealousy to be the base of emotion, but in this case, it's quite endearing."

- Raymond Reddington, 'The Blacklist'.

2. "Sins should be buried like the dead. Not that they may be forgotten but we may them and find our way forward nonetheless."

- Raymond Reddington, 'The Blacklist'.

3. "Meera was a casualty in a war that she didn't even know she was fighting."

- Raymond Reddington, 'The Blacklist'.

4. "Inviting him for a chat with one of your most wanted criminals would be ludicrous. You'll need to abduct him."

- Raymond Reddington, 'The Blacklist'.

5. "I always found fear to be my most valuable sense."

- Raymond Reddington, 'The Blacklist'.

6. "I have found in my experience people rarely change. And when they do, they're not to be trusted"

- Raymond Reddington, 'The Blacklist'.

7. "As a fugitive of justice, I prefer not to linger in hallways."

- Raymond Reddington, 'The Blacklist'.

8. "The Kingmaker. I've never met the man, but I recently lost a great deal of time and money to his talents. He's single-handedly responsible for the rise and fall of some of the world's most pivotal politicians and statesmen."

- Raymond Reddington, 'The Blacklist'.

9. "I shot the poacher that was about to kill the elephant."

- Raymond Reddington, 'The Blacklist'.

10. "Let me put your mind at ease, I am never telling you anything."

- Raymond Reddington, 'The Blacklist'.

11. "Most of my associates are under the impression that once I've granted them a favor, they're indebted to me for life. But it's a false assumption. They're indebted to me because I make them a lot of money. They're loyal to me because I've earned it."

- Raymond Reddington, 'The Blacklist'.

Every character has something to say about life, and especially love. This list of quotes will focus on quotes about love and life by Raymond Reddington.

12. "So often people overestimate themselves, misapply their gifts. Wisdom is learning  the  boundaries of one's designated lane."

- Raymond Reddington, 'The Blacklist'.

13. "Everybody likes apples!"

- Raymond Reddington, 'The Blacklist'.

14. "Leave the past in the past, Tom. Nothing good comes from digging up secrets."

- Raymond Reddington, 'The Blacklist'.

15. "As bad as you think I am, as far as you think I'm willing to go to protect that which I hold dear..."

- Raymond Reddington, 'The Blacklist'.

16. "When you love someone you have no control. That's what love is. Being powerless."

- Raymond Reddington, 'The Blacklist'.

17. "You can’t do every silly thing you want to in life. You have to make choices and be happy with them."

- Raymond Reddington, 'The Blacklist'.

18. "There will be nightmares. And every day when you wake up, it will be the first thing you think about. Until one day it will be the second thing."

- Raymond Reddington, 'The Blacklist'.

A series is remembered by the quotes and dialogue exchanges that happen across the seasons. Here are a few great interactions with different characters and the main character, Raymond Reddington himself, in 'The Blacklist'.

19. "Raymond Reddington: Slushee?

Elizabeth Keen: Pass.

Raymond Reddington: Oh my gosh. You have no idea what you're missing. Try a grapefruit gusher. It's just like you today. A little sour."

- 'The Blacklist'.

20. "Elizabeth Keen: You're a monster.

Raymond Reddington: Yes.

Elizabeth Keen: How can you live with yourself?

Raymond Reddington: By saving your life."

- 'The Blacklist'.

21. "Raymond Reddington: This is a Colt .45 1911. I can strip and reassemble this weapon in well under two minutes.

Aram Mojtabai: Mr. Reddington, please."

- 'The Blacklist'.

22. "Elizabeth Keen: You gave us this case to help us get the agent back, not represent the other side.

Raymond Reddington: Agent Keen, in this world, there are no sides. Only players."

- 'The Blacklist'.

23. "Elizabeth Keen: Wendigo? Who's that?

Raymond Reddington: The myth of a nameless assassin. And he's coming for you."

- 'The Blacklist'.

24. "Mr. Kaplan: Hello, Raymond.

Raymond Reddington: Says a fly to a spider."

- 'The Blacklist'.

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