James Wesley/Quote

A collection of quotes from Wilson Fisk's right-hand man, James Wesley.

Daredevil

Episode 1.01: Into the Ring

Dialogue

"Now you see this man here? If we're being honest with each other Mr. Farnum, I find his methods... unpleasant. But such are the times we live in... Give us a wave Mr. Rance."
"I told you, I will get you the money."
"Such a small sum is of little interest to my employer, your position however, that's something we can work with."

―James Wesley and Clyde Farnum^[src]

"We do not deal with lapdogs. Tell Mr.—"
"We don't say his name."

―Vladimir Ranskahov and James Wesley^[src]

"My employer will be... displeased, we're being inconvenienced by a lone vigilante."
"Then he should tell me to my face!"
"This is on you, deal with it, quietly."

―James Wesley and Vladimir Ranskahov^[src]

Episode 1.03: Rabbit in a Snowstorm

Spoken by James Wesley

"I assure you, all my employer wants is for you to continue to be ethical decent men. Good lawyers. And for that, for nothing more than your exceptional skills and your discretion, you'll be fairly compensated."

―James Wesley to Matt Murdock and Foggy Nelson^[src]

Spoken about James Wesley

"And, uh, as for the man who hired you, all you need to know is his check's gonna clear."

―John Healy to Matt Murdock and Foggy Nelson^[src]

Dialogue

"You set up shop right here in your backyard. Despite the fact that both of you were made a very lucrative offer from Landman and Zack in Manhattan where you interned."
"You've done your homework."
"My employer expects no less."

―James Wesley and Matt Murdock^[src]

"Your partner doesn't seem convinced."
"Like Foggy said, we're particular about our clientele."
"I'm curious about your clientele. Do they all work for you when you get them off for murder or just the pretty ones?"

―James Wesley and Matt Murdock^[src]

Episode 1.04: In the Blood

Spoken by James Wesley

"Maybe if he had an iron suit or a magic hammer that would explain why you keep getting your asses handed to you."

―James Wesley to Anatoly and Vladimir Ranskahov^[src]

"They say the past is etched in stone, but it isn't... It's smoke trapped in a closed room, swirling, changing, buffeted by the passing of years and wishful thinking. Even though our perception of it changes, one thing remains constant: the past can never be completely erased, it lingers like the scent of burning wood."

―James Wesley to Anatoly Ranskahov^[src]

Dialogue

"Do you know what he was asking? This fool who laid hands on my brother?"
"Not my concern."
"It should be. He was asking about your employer by name."
"All the more reason to settle this. You sneeze, we all catch a cold. Madame Gao and Mr. Nobu have expressed their disappointment."
"We have not heard of this."
"Hm, that's because we've been talking behind your back."

―Vladimir Ranskahov, James Wesey, and Anatoly Ranskahov^[src]

Episode 1.05: World on Fire

Dialogue

"He practically kissed me when we agreed to terms, he have a girl or a boy he might be celebrating with, you try his cell?"
"He does not answer."
"Try again, we need to lock this down and get distribution back to acceptable levels."

―James Wesley and Vladimir Ranskahov^[src]

"Why all that with planting the mask, why not blow him up from the start if that's what you were gonna do?"
"It takes time to arrange something like this and help from friends. We needed to keep Vladimir off balance until everything was in place."

―Turk Barrett and James Wesley^[src]

Episode 1.06: Condemned

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Episode 1.08: Shadows in the Glass

Dialogue

"What do Nobu and his men bring to the table, what are they in all of this?"
"Necessary evil."
"I just, I don't like the way he speaks to you, that's all. Espically now when everythings going our way."

―James Wesley and Wilson Fisk^[src]

"Right after Hoffman injected Blake he was incapacitated by our Masked Friend."
"While Blake was still alive?"
"And talking, according to Hoffman."

―James Wesley and Wilson Fisk^[src]

"She's coming to you, now."
"Can you be here before she arrives?"
"I'm already on my way."
"Thank you Wesley."

―James Wesley and Wilson Fisk^[src]

"If I needed you I would have asked."
"I don't think that's always true sir."

―Wilson Fisk and James Wesley^[src]

Episode 1.09: Speak of the Devil

Dialogue

"He doesn't care for the accommodations."
"Misspeak my words again, and I will have your tongue."

―James Wesley and Nobu Yoshioka^[src]

Episode 1.10: Nelson v. Murdock

Dialogue

"Hm, You weren't particularly fond of Nobu, you thought he was unsettling if I recall."
"I think you're unsettling half the time."

―James Wesley and Leland Owlsley^[src]

Episode 1.11: The Path of the Righteous

Spoken by James Wesley

"But you won't be the first to die, Miss Page. No I think Mr. Urich will have that honor, then we'll go to your place of employment, see to Mr. Nelson, Mr. Murdock. After that your friends, family, everyone you've ever cared about and when you have no tears left to shed then, then we'll come for you, Miss Page."

―James Wesley to Karen Page^[src]

Dialogue

"If she dies..."
"Rosenberg's in from Hartford and she's strong, we've all seen that."
"Yes..."
"Leland thinks it might have been Nobu's men."

―Wilson Fisk and James Wesley^[src]

"Do you really think I would put a loaded gun on the table where you could reach it?"
"I don't know. Do you really think this is the first time I've shot someone?"

―James Wesley and Karen Page^[src]