Bond films are not common sources for inspirational or thought-provoking quotes. This is especially true for the bad guys in 007 movies - they tend to just focus on saying evil things. However, over the years, a few wise thoughts have been cruelly spoken in the name of world domination. Here are the top five wisest things ever said by a villain in a James Bond film.
"The distance between insanity and genius is measured only by success.”
Tomorrow Never Dies (1997) – Elliot Carver (Jonathan Pryce)
“Intuitive improvisation is the secret of genius.”
A View to a Kill (1985) – Max Zorin (Christopher Walken)
“First there was the dream, now there is reality.”
Moonraker (1979) – Hugo Drax (Michael Lonsdale)
“The key to a great story is not who, or what, or when, but why.”
Tomorrow Never Dies (1997) – Elliot Carver (Jonathan Pryce)
“I like a girl in a bikini, no concealed weapons.”
The Man with the Golden Gun (1974) – Francisco Scaramanga (Christopher Lee)
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