Leverage, Season 2

Sophie:
You don't have to do this, you know. Nate's gonna come up with something.

Eliot:
I'm losing a fight, Sophie, I'm not diving on a grenade. I'll be all right.

Sophie:
Yeah, I know, I'm not talking physically.

Eliot:
I think my ego can handle it.

Sophie:
Look, you told me it's about control, about knowing that you're never going to be the victim. And that's what keeps you going, right?

Eliot:
You think I'm upset because I gotta let this guy kick my ass? I learned a long time ago that you can't control the violence. I can take the pain—that's what I do. What I need to control is not out there. [Puts his hand over his heart] It's in here. Always.