Frank Serpico quotes:

Today it is becoming harder to speak out, with the inception of the Patriot Act, the president has legislated free speech to be a crime.

I had gone through a near-death experience, and that gives you an insight into how fleeting life is, and what's important.

The fight for justice against corruption is never easy. It never has been and never will be. It exacts a toll on our self, our families, our friends, and especially our children. In the end, I believe, as in my case, the price we pay is well worth holding on to our dignity.

My acting career began on the streets of New York. When I was a cop, I played many impressive roles, from derelict to a doctor, and my life often depended on my performance.

An honest cop still can't find a place to go and complain without fear of recrimination. The blue wall will always be there because the system supports it.

The whole f**king system is corrupt.

I used to think, 'How can I write my life story? I'm still living it.'

I'm retarded - I mean I'm retired.

Cops today are nothing but an armed tax collector

The problem is that the atmosphere does not yet exist in which honest police officers can act without fear of ridicule or reprisal from fellow officers.

The blue wall will always be there because the system supports it.

I used to think, 'How can I write my life story? I'm still living it.

The reality is that we do not wash our own laundry - it just gets dirtier.