43 Harvey Dent Quotes – Two-Faced Anti-Hero from the Batman Universe

Harvey Dent, otherwise referred to as Two-Face, divides opinions. Initially an outstanding lawyer dedicated to fighting crime and corruption in Gotham City, he later develops a two-faced persona which causes him to be at odds with law enforcement and his adversary, Batman.

Dent appears in several comic books published by DC Comics and has done so since 1942; hence, he has a long history behind him. He has featured in many DC productions, including 1989's "Batman," "Batman Forever" in 1995, and the acclaimed "The Dark Night" in 2008.

Widely considered one of the best supervillains in the DC universe, Dent's utterances present some of the best quotes from Superhero films in Hollywood.

Harvey Dent's quote: “One day Batman will have to answer for the laws he's broken. But to us... Not to this madman.” | Source: facebook.com/darkknighttrilogy

Harvey Dent Quotes Looking for Justice

“The Joker's just a mad dog. I want whoever let him off the leash.” – Harvey Dent

“One day Batman will have to answer for the laws he's broken. But to us... Not to this madman.” – Harvey Dent

“Two-Face: Now look at me!

Bruce Wayne: But I tried, Harvey. I... Harvey!

Two-Face: (falling from a bridge) Why couldn't you save me?!” – Harvey Dent

“Finally, justice is served! Let us die!” – Harvey Dent

“Two-Face: The Joker chose me!

Batman: Because you were the best of us. He wanted to prove that even someone as good as you could fall.

Two-Face: And he was right.” – Harvey Dent

Harvey Dent's quote: “You thought we could be decent men in an indecent time. But you were wrong. The world is cruel, and the only morality in a cruel world is chance.” | Source: facebook.com/darkknighttrilogy

“One man is born a hero, his brother a coward. Babies starve, politicians grow fat. Holy men are martyred… Why? Why, why, why, why, why? Luck! Blind, stupid, simple, doo-dah, clueless luck!” – Harvey Dent

“Bruce Wayne: Harvey please, let me help you!

Harvey Dent: You?! You saw what was happening! You knew that something was terribly wrong with me! I thought you were my friend! You should have been able to help me - but you didn't!” – Harvey Dent

“Why yes, of course, you're right, Bruce. Emotion is always the enemy of true justice. Thank you. You've always been a good friend. [tosses the coin].” – Harvey Dent

“You thought we could be decent men in an indecent time. But you were wrong. The world is cruel, and the only morality in a cruel world is chance.” – Harvey Dent

“Batman: What happened to Rachel wasn't chance. We decided to act, we three.

Harvey: Then why was it me who was the only one who lost everything?

Batman: It wasn't.” – Harvey Dent

Harvey Dent's quote: “Heads...you live, tails...you die.” | Source: facebook.com/darkknighttrilogy

Harvey Dent Quotes Revealing His Two-Faced Nature

“You either die a hero or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain.” – Harvey Dent

“Heads...you live, tails...you die.” – Harvey Dent

"Bartender: Dent! Jesus, I thought you were dead!

Harvey Dent: Half... " – Harvey Dent

“I'm looking at a dead man, right? No! I'm looking at the leftovers!” – Harvey Dent

“Batman: You don't want to hurt the boy, Harvey.

Two-Face: It's not about what I want, it's about what's fair!” – Harvey Dent

Harvey Dent's quote: “The bat's stubborn refusal to expire... Is driving us insane!” | Source: facebook.com/darkknighttrilogy

“Who do you think I am, the Riddler? This is no game I play! This is an obsession!” – Harvey Dent

“The bat's stubborn refusal to expire... Is driving us insane!” – Harvey Dent

“Two-Face: You're counting on the winged avenger to deliver you from evil, aren't you my friend?

Bank guard: Are you going to kill me?”

Two-Face: Maybe, maybe not. You could say we're of two minds on the subject.” – Harvey Dent

“I am a liar. No. We the acid-scarred people of history of evil and hypocrisy exalt criminals to office.” – Harvey Dent

“Detective Wuertz: Listen, Dent, I swear to god I didn't know what they were gonna do to you.

Two-Face: That's funny… 'Cause I don't know what's gonna happen to you either.” – Harvey Dent

Harvey Dent's quote: “I don't leave anything up to chance, I make my own luck.” | Source: facebook.com/darkknighttrilogy

“Dent: no! No! I spent three months on that raid! He can't overturn! The fool! He's been bought! Like all the rest!

Bruce Wayne: [tries to restrain him] Harvey, please try to calm down. This sort of behavior doesn't run well with the voters…

Dent: Let go of me, you rich twit!!” – "Batman: The Animated Series"

“Tell your boy it's going to be all right, Gordon. Lie. Like I lied.” – Harvey Dent

Harvey Dent Quotes Filled with His Drama

“I don't leave anything up to chance, I make my own luck.” – Harvey Dent

“Have you ever had to talk to the person you love most, wondering if you're going to listen to them die?” – Harvey Dent

“Don't worry people, no need for alarm, it's just a good old-fashioned, low-tech stickup! We're interested in the basics: cash, jewelry, cellular telephones. Just hand them over nicely, and no one will be hurt.” – Harvey Dent

"Salvatore Maroni: I thought the D.A. just played golf with the mayor, things like that?

Harvey Dent: Tee off's one-thirty, more than enough time to put you away for life, Sally. " – Harvey Dent

Harvey Dent's quote: “Let's start this party with a bang!” | Source: facebook.com/darkknighttrilogy

“Dent: So, what do you think?

Bruce: Does she have a sister?

Dent: Nope. Pam's one of a kind. That's why I asked her to marry me.

Bruce: [spits out his water upon hearing this] What?!!” – Harvey Dent

“Let's start this party with a bang!” – Harvey Dent

“The night is darkest just before the dawn. And I promise you, the dawn is coming.” – Harvey Dent

“Amity: You...your face...this burn...who did this to you?

Harvey: Gotham. The city betrayed me. Hurt me.

Amity: Did you suffer?

Harvey: Oh yeah. I suffered. I lost everything. I still suffer every day.” – Harvey Dent

Harvey Dent's quote: “Who cares for you? You're nothing but a pack of cards.” | Source: Amodays

“My people... Soon they will have that which fate has denied them -- a refuge from the staring eyes of a society obsessed with beauty and perfection. A chance to forget the world and maybe...Forgive it.” – Harvey Dent

“You think I want to escape from this? There is no escape from this.” – Harvey Dent

"Lt. James Gordon: It's a shame Sal's going to walk.

Harvey Dent: Yeah, well, the good thing about the mob is they keep giving you second chances." – Harvey Dent

“Who cares for you? You're nothing but a pack of cards.” – Harvey Dent

“You're a lucky man. [about Sal’s driver, after flipping his coin once more] he's not...your driver...” – Harvey Dent

Harvey Dent's quote: “Let's see if you bleed green.” | Source: Amodays

“Carbon fiber, 28 caliber, made in China, if you want to kill a public servant Mr. Maroni I recommend you buy American.”– Harvey Dent

“[A coin toss has decided a victim's fate] Ah. Fortune smiles…” – Harvey Dent

“Henchmen: You wanna flip your coin...? To know if we're gonna do this?

Two-face: No. Every part of me wants to do this.” – Harvey Dent

“You have broken into our hideout. You have violated the sanctity of our lair…” – Harvey Dent

Harvey Dent's quote: “Cop partnerships are like marriages. You know each other better than your wives.” | Source: Amodays

“Cop partnerships are like marriages. You know each other better than your wives.” – Harvey Dent

"Harvey Dent: Rachel's told me everything about you.

Bruce Wayne: I certainly hope not. " – Harvey Dent

“Natascha: But this is a democracy, Harvey

Harvey Dent: When their enemies were at the gates, the Romans would suspend democracy and appoint one man to protect the city, and it wasn't considered an honor it was considered a public service.

Rachel: Harvey, the last person the Romans elected was named Caesar, and he never gave up his power.” – Harvey Dent

Harvey Dent's quote: “You either die a hero or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain.” | Source: Amodays

From face value, the quotes do not entirely present Dent as the villain he becomes. He is a man searching for justice, although some of his ways are considered over the top.

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