- Tom Ripley: I like this room. It's got a good feel to it. It's quiet and peaceful. Just like you. I envy you. The smell of paint and wood. Must be good to work here. Then when you finish something, you can see what you've done.
- Jonathan Zimmermann: It's not that easy. Not that safe and easy. What do you make?
- Tom Ripley: I make money. And I travel a lot. I'm bringing the Beatles back to Hamburg.
- Tom Ripley: It's December 6th, 1976. There's nothing to fear but fear itself. I know less and less about who I am, or who anybody else is.
- Jonathan Zimmermann: Why did you spread this rumor that I am with one foot in the grave?
- Tom Ripley: Remember that day we were introduced at the auction? You said, "I've heard of you." You said that in a very nasty way.
- Jonathan Zimmermann: That was all?
- Tom Ripley: Isn't that enough?
- Jonathan Zimmermann: I don't like people who buy paintings as an investment.
- Tom Ripley: Well, you count me out.
- Jonathan Zimmermann: No. I count you in.
- Tom Ripley: I would like to be your friend. But friendship isn't possible.
- Jonathan Zimmermann: That makes me feel very comfortable.
- Derwatt: What's wrong with you?
- Tom Ripley: I'm confused.
- Derwatt: Don't try to be a nice guy.
- Tom Ripley: I want to go home.
- Derwatt: Let me love you for your money.
- Tom Ripley: I'm confused!
- Derwatt: Close the doors, they'll come in through the windows... A little older, a little more confused.
- Tom Ripley: You throw a gangster out of a train going 80 miles an hour, then you throw a second one: how much time passes between the two events, if the train doesn't change speed?
- Derwatt: I think you're not a very serious man.
- Tom Ripley: [Hands Derwatt a wad of cash] I think this is serious. I sold one painting, I'm ready to sell another one.
- Derwatt: How much?
- Tom Ripley: That's $2,000 for you. I told you I've got a good eye.
- Derwatt: Take care of it. A new one's hard to find.
- Tom Ripley: Don't you think I know that?
- Tom Ripley: Listen. I know rock musicians. I know lawyers. I know art dealers, pimps, politicians. But murder? I don't want to be involved. Period.
- Tom Ripley: Gantner told me you were a good craftsman. I admire that. I've always wanted to be able to make something with my hands. But, well, some people have it and some people don't.
- Marianne Zimmermann: I feel so deserted and betrayed. The worst part is you're using your illness to deceive me. Fine! I don't care what you do with your American friend!
- Marianne Zimmermann: 97,000 marks. Where'd it come from?
- Jonathan Zimmermann: The doctors in Paris and Munich made a bet. A bet on my life, so to speak.
- Marianne Zimmermann: Who do you think will win?
- Jonathan Zimmermann: [singing] There is too much on my mind, And there is nothing I can say, There is too much on my mind, And there is nothing I can do.
- [last lines]
- Tom Ripley: We made it anyway, Jonathan. Be careful.
- Tom Ripley: [singing] Pity the poor immigrant... whose...