In Treatment

Paul: (to Alex) You're very preoccupied with who knows what and who said what. What's important is how you felt about it, how the experience was for you.

Alex: (while getting coffee) I realize we're onto something. I just need a break. Respect that.

Paul: I think what you're looking for, Alex, is a million-dollar magic trick, and I don't have that. I truly believe there is no simple way to jump across an abyss.

Paul: Can I tell you a story? Alex: What kind of story? Paul: It's a Jewish parable that a friend of mine told me. These two friends are condemned to death. But the king, he liked them and he didn't want to kill them. So, instead, he tied a thin rope across this abyss. And he told them both to walk over the rope. Whoever made it to the other side would be allowed to live. So the first one walked over the rope and he makes it safely to the other side. And after he made it, his friend yells out to him, 'How did you do it?' And the other guy answered, 'I have no idea. All I know is that whenever my weight pulled me to one side, I leaned to the other.' Alex: Ain't exactly Lord of the Rings.

Alex: I want you to tell me something. Honestly. Do you really think you can help me? If we sit here, we talk about fucking a few times, you'll be able to solve all my problems? Paul: I don't have the answer to that question. Alex: Yeah, I knew you'd say that. You know, that's what kills me about you people. 'Cause any other professional... I go to a doctor, he takes a look and he says, 'This what you got. This is how long you have to live.' If I went to a mechanic, he'd say, '$2,000, it'll be good as new.' But you people, you don't guarantee shit.