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1* The words in the opening sequence used to describe the state of Neo-Gotham, followed by the virtues and responsibilities of Batman:
2-->''Apathy. Greed. Corruption. Power.\
3Hope. Courage. Honor. Justice.''
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5* Bruce rejects Terry's appeal to do something about Powers' nerve-gas project.
6-->'''Terry [=McGinnis=]:''' Something happened to you, didn't it? And it wasn't just that you got old.
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8* The end of the pilot, as Bruce hands off the mantle of Batman.
9-->'''Bruce Wayne''': I warn you, I can be a difficult taskmaster. I accept nothing short of excellence from all who work for me.\
10'''Terry [=McGinnis=]''': I think I can handle it.\
11'''Bruce Wayne''': Very good then, Mr. [=McGinnis=]. Welcome to my world.
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13* Terry and Wayne discussing recent attempts to make Wayne look crazy.
14--> '''Terry [=McGinnis=]''': Why were you so sure those voices weren't coming from you?\
15'''Bruce Wayne''': Well, first, I know I'm not psychotic.\
16'''Terry [=McGinnis=]''': ...I hope your other reason's more convincing.\
17'''Bruce Wayne''': And second, the voice kept calling me 'Bruce'. [[SecretIdentityIdentity In my mind, that's not what I call myself.]]
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19* Bruce Wayne first encounters Payback, a costumed assailant.
20--> '''Bruce Wayne''': ''*smiling*'' What are you?\
21'''Payback''': [[ImYourWorstNightmare Your worst nightmare]].\
22'''Bruce Wayne''': ''*not smiling anymore*'' ...You have no idea what my nightmares are like.
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24* Batman Beyond displays Red Shirts with smarts (even if it rarely saves them).
25--> '''Guard 1''': I've seen month old fish that have smelled better than this.\
26'''Guard 2''': Could be for real. Somebody might be hurt.\
27'''Guard 1''': All right. Go check. ''*tosses large gun to other guard*'' Here. In case it's a fish.\
28'''Guard 2''': ''*humoring him*'' Right. ''*deciding to be a little savvy himself*'' Lock up after me.\
29'''Guard 1''': You don't have to remind me. ''*locks cab*''
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31* Terry(as Batman), to Blight in the latter's final appearance in the series.
32--> '''Terry:''' You killed my father.\
33'''Blight:''' ...Do you have the ''slightest'' idea ''how LITTLE that narrows it down''?
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35* Terry explains why he wants to be Batman, ''Return of the Joker''.
36--> Every time I put on that suit, it’s my chance to help people who are in trouble. I guess on a personal level, it’s my chance to look like a worthwhile human being again. In my eyes… no one else’s. It’s what I want, Bruce.
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38* Terry and Bruce in the movie, discussing how to take on the Joker
39--> '''Bruce:''' Joker's vain and likes to talk - he'll try to distract you, but don't listen. Block it out, and power on through!\
40'''Terry:''' ...Wait. [[EurekaMoment I like to talk too]]...
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42* Terry, to the Joker in the movie - made even more hilarious by the fact that Bruce was listening in on the conversation.
43--> '''Terry:''' The real reason you kept coming back was you never got a laugh out of the Old Man. Get a clue, clownie - he's got no sense of humor! He wouldn't know a good joke if it bit him in the cape! Not that you ''ever had'' a good joke.
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45* The final lines of the movie.
46--> '''Bruce:''' Terry. I've been thinking about something you once told me... and you were wrong. It's not Batman that makes you worthwhile; it's the other way around. Never tell yourself anything different.\
47'''Terry:''' ...Thanks.
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49* And lastly, the final lines of the show.
50--> '''[[WesternAnimation/TheZetaProject Ro]]:''' I can't believe you actually trusted [[MadBomber Mad Stan]]. I mean, wasn't the [[MeaningfulName name]] kind of a giveaway?\
51'''Zeta:''' [[HorribleJudgeOfCharacter But he seemed so... cheerful.]]\
52'''Ro:''' You are ''so'' clueless.
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54* Lasty, lastly, the final exchange featuring Batman within the DC animated universe.
55-->'''Bruce''': You're a stubborn piece of work, aren't you?\
56'''Terry''': [[spoiler:Just like my old man.]]

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