Vesper: Arrogance and self-awareness seldom go hand in hand.

M: We should’ve picked up on it but sometimes we’re so focused on our enemies… we forget to watch our friends.

James Bond: Why is it that people who can’t take advice always insist on giving it?

M: You don’t trust anyone, do you?

Bond: No.

M: Then you’ve learned your lesson.

Vesper Lynd: You can switch off so easily, can’t you? It doesn’t bother you? Killing those people?

James Bond: Well I wouldn’t be very good at my job if it did.