Greed is an overpowering emotion. It sometimes dims all the senses even that of self-preservation. I suppose in the end that's what trips up all criminals.

Batman (Adam West)

12 seconds sound clip from Batman (1966) - Better Luck Next Time (S1E20) TV Series.

You can hear this line at 00:22:55 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

Quote context

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- Drop it, otherwise you'll fall into that bottomless pit. Nothing's worth that.

- I can't let go. I can't!

- Catwoman! Can you hear me? Catwoman!

- It's no use. She probably went straight to the bottom.

- Why didn't she let go of the bag? Didn't she know, what would happen?

- Greed is an overpowering emotion. It sometimes dims all the senses even that of self-preservation. I suppose in the end that's what trips up all criminals.

- You think she might still be alive?

- A cat is supposed to have nine lives. It's hard to say.

- Bishop. Queen six. Third level.

- This will take a minute, Bruce. I didn't figure on that move at all.

- Uh. Begging your pardon, Master Dick. But ah.. A knight takes bishop play. Might seem in order here.

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