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“A boy’s best friend is his mother.”

From: Psycho

Genre: Movies

Who said it?:  Norman Bates

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote comes from the Alfred Hitchcock thriller Psycho. Based on the book written by Robert Bloch, the film generally focuses on Norman Bates (played by Anthony Perkins), the current proprietor of the Bates Motel.

The quote comes from the middle of the film. After Marion Crane (played by Janet Leigh) has stolen money from her boss, she hides out in the Bates Motel. She then has dinner with Norman and they discuss how Norman spends his time in this isolated location. When she brings up the topic about friends, this is when Norman delivers the quote.

Geek Wisdom: If a mother is loving to his son and takes care of him, then she does deserve to be called his best friend. So, if your mother is that way, don’t forget to greet her on Mother’s Day.

“We all go a little mad sometimes.”

From: Psycho

Genre: Movies

Who said it?: Norman Bates

The story behind the quote: This week’s quote comes from the classic psychological thriller, Psycho. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock, the film is basically a woman who embezzled a lot of money and, while on the run, encounters a shy loner named Norman Bates who runs the motel she’s staying in while on the run.

The quote comes early in the film. Marion Crane (played by Janet Leigh) overhears Norman Bates (played by Anthony Perkins) arguing with his mother. Marion comments that it might be best to put Norman’s mother “someplace” and this upsets the motel proprietor. He claims that his mother needs him and, while he hates the idea, he too has thought of sending his mother to an institution. He further claims that his mother does act out at times, which is when he delivers the quote.

Geek Wisdom: We all do crazy things. Sometimes, it can be for a moment and sometimes even longer than that. The thing is, it has to be for a short while. It’s okay to lose control at times but you should be able to realize when you’ve gone too far and, maybe, even think twice before doing something during that moment.