- Dr. Grayling Russell - Pathologist: [Referring to the corpse] Shall I show you?
- Chief Inspector Morse: No, thank you, my dear. I'll leave that to Sergeant Lewis.
- Dr. Grayling Russell - Pathologist: I do wish you wouldn't call me 'your dear,' Morse.
- Chief Inspector Morse: How does one address a lady pathologist first thing in the morning?
- Dr. Grayling Russell - Pathologist: [Dryly] Well, 'Doctor' would do.
- Dr. Grayling Russell - Pathologist: [From her car as Morse heads toward a pub] Need any help?
- Chief Inspector Morse: My mother always insisted I should have a proper breakfast.
- Dr. Grayling Russell - Pathologist: Medical opinion would agree with her.
- Chief Inspector Morse: [unfriendly] Can you think of one good reason why I should help you, Alex?
- Sir Alexander Reece: [sneeringly superior] Professional pride.
- Chief Inspector Morse: ''The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.''
- Detective Sergeant Lewis: Sir?
- Chief Inspector Morse: The New Testament.
- Detective Sergeant Lewis: My school assemblies were multicultural. l still don't understand how he could...
- Chief Inspector Morse: To the classical mind, the way to conquer death is to become an Olympian, a hero who spends the afterlife being feted by the gods.
- Detective Sergeant Lewis: And how do you manage that, sir?
- Chief Inspector Morse: Well, the best route to heroism is via valiant deeds.