Frank Serpico Quotes & Sayings

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

Cops today are nothing but an armed tax collector — Frank Serpico

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. — Frank Serpico

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

The whole f**king system is corrupt. — Frank Serpico

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. — Frank Serpico

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. — Frank Serpico

I'm retarded - I mean I'm retired. — Frank Serpico

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. — Frank Serpico

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

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. — Frank Serpico