Quotes from The Empire of Corpses (movie, 2015)

John H. Watson: Hold out your hand. Take this pen. Record every word and action. Hopefully that will become your soul.

Watson: A single numerical formula will predict victory or defeat. Where's the need to actually fight?
Nikolai: Then it would become just a game. People need stories. Stories adorned with words that make the blood stir and the flesh leap. The majority of people can't understand your rationale. Those who can't understand, can't accept. Other than things they can touch or see, that is. Stories are born of our foolishness, which they then continuously affirm.

Aleksei Karamazov: Piles of countless corpses; light that faded from countless eyes. When I noticed myself reflected in those eyes, I came to my senses. I wondered, what had I been seeking?

John H. Watson: I just... wanted to see you again! I wanted to hear what else you had to say! Why?! Why'd you leave me?! Why won't you come back?!

M: Statesmen of the past also aspired to a world without conflict. To protect the people of their country, they plunged into the morass of war. We invade other countries to protect peace within our own. We can't distinguish between the power to protect, and the power to plunder. Even when we realize it's a mistake, we can't stop. That is humanity.

The One: Amongst all the souls in existence shall I find it. A pure soul. A gentle smile.