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Clive Owen Quotes

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Memorable Quotes from Clive Owen

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Challenging the Notion of Inequality
Arthur What, that some men are born to be slaves? No, that isn't true.
Unexpected Nobel Prize Revelation
Smith You didn't know about my Nobel Prize?
The Significance of Numbers in Life
Jack Manfred Chapter 13. It's all numbers, the croupier thought. Spin of the wheel, turn of the card, time of your life, date of your birth, year of your death. In the book of Numbers the Lord said, "Thou shall count thy steps.
[voiceover]
Questioning Intelligence in a Challenging Situation
Dalton Russell Anyone else here smarter than me?
The Weight of Duty and Fear
Queen Elizabeth I Are you here to tell me I must murder a Queen?
Sir Walter Raleigh I would never presume to tell my Queen what to do. Only you know where your duty lies.
Queen Elizabeth I Was it my father's duty to murder my mother? She was a Queen, for a time. Oh, I would be loath to die so bloody a death.
Sir Walter Raleigh Since when were you so afraid?
Queen Elizabeth I I'm always afraid.
Sir Walter Raleigh Kill a Queen and all Queens are mortal. We mortals have many weaknesses: we feel too much, hurt too much. All too soon we die, but we do have the chance of love.
Queen Elizabeth I Do we? I have given England my life. Must she also have my soul?
Dwight's Hope for Information from Enemies
Dwight Miho, I hope to hell ya left one of them alive enough to talk.
A Bold Statement on Bank Heist Intentions
Dalton Russell My friends and I are making a very large withdrawal from this bank. Anybody gets in our way, gets a bullet in the brain.
An Unlikely Conversation About Stabbing Corpses
Mary Maceachran Nobody can stab a corpse and not know it.
Robert Parks Really? When was the last time you stabbed a corpse?
Meaningful Deeds and Higher Purposes
Arthur Deeds in themselves are meaningless unless they are done for some higher purpose. We have waged a war to protect a Rome that doesn't exist. Is that the deed I am to be judged by?
The Loss of Hope in Despair
Theo Faron I can't really remember when I last had any hope, and I certainly can't remember when anyone else did either. Because really, since women stopped being able to have babies, what's left to hope for?
Unity Among All Britons
Arthur Let every man, woman, child bear witness that from this day, all Britons will be united in one common cause.
A Clash of Ideals and Allegiances
Cerdic Arthur. Wherever I go on this wretched island, I hear your name. Always half-whispered, as if you were a god. All I see is flesh and blood, no more god than the creature you're sitting on.
Arthur Speak your terms, Saxon.
Cerdic The Romans have left you. Who are you fighting for?
Arthur I fight for a cause beyond Rome's or your understanding.
Cerdic You come to beg a truce. You should be on your knees.
[Arthur levels his sword at Cerdic's face]
Arthur I came to see your face, so that I alone may find you on the battlefield. And it would be good for you to mark my face, Saxon, for the next time you see it, it will be the last thing you see on this earth!
[''Arthur rides off'']
Cerdic Ah... Ah, finally. A man worth killing.
Unexpected Consequences of Criminal Ambitions
Dalton Russell Soon I'm gonna be sucking down Piña Coladas in a hot tub with six girls named Amber and Tiffany.
Det. Keith Frazier No, it's more like in the shower with two guys named Jamal and Jesus...and here's the bad news; that thing you're sucking on? It's not a Piña Colada!
[in a sing-songy voice]
Embracing Freedom and Acknowledging Consequences
Arthur You be my friend now and do not dissuade me. Seize the freedom you have earned and live it for the both of us. I cannot follow you, Lancelot. I now know that all the blood I have shed, all the lives I have taken have led me to this moment.
The Complexity of Love and Compromise
Larry You don't know the first thing about love, because you don't understand compromise.
Calmness in Tension
Dalton Russell Don't I sound calm to you?
Det. Keith Frazier Yes, you do.
A Confession of Infidelity and Regret
Larry I slept with someone in New York. A whore. I'm sorry.
A Conversation About Trust and Consequences
DQ Why don't you take this baby to the police?
Smith I can't go to the police.
DQ Why not?
Smith I'm the ].
[[w:Unabomber|Unabomber]
DQ They caught the Unabomber.
Smith That's what they think.
Humorous Take on Healthy Eating
Smith (after ramming a carrot through the back of a guy's head) Eat your vegetables.
The Art of Precision in Communication
Dalton Russell My name is Dalton Russell. Pay strict attention to what I say because I choose my words carefully and I never repeat myself. I told you my name, that's the who. The where could most readily be described as a prison cell. But there's a vast difference between being stuck in a tiny cell and being in prison. The what is easy. Recently, I planned and set in motion events to execute the perfect bank robbery. That's also the when. As for the why, beyond the obvious financial motivation, it's exceedingly simple: Because I can. Which leaves us only with the how. And therein, as ] would tell us, lies the rub.
[[William Shakespeare|the Bard]
Vengeance and Destruction in Sin City
Dwight The girls all know the score. No escape. No surrender. No mercy. We got to kill every last rat bastard one of them, every last one. Not for revenge. Not because they deserve it. not because it'll make the world a better place. We need a heap of bloody bodies so when the mob boss, Wallenquist, looks over his charts of profits and losses, he'll see what it cost him to mess with the girls of Old Town. The valkyrie at my side is shouting and laughing with the pure, hateful, bloodthirsty joy of the slaughter. And so am I. The fire, baby. It'll burn us both. There's no place in this world for our kind of fire. My warrior woman. My valkyrie. You'll always be mine. Always. And never.
Moral Dilemma in a Desperate Situation
Dwight I don't have a chance in hell of outrunning this cop. Not in this heap. The only question left is whether I'm gonna kill him or not. Tough call. For all I know, he's an honest cop, regular guy. Working stiff with a mortgage, a wife and a pile of kids.
Return to the House of Addiction
Jack Manfred Welcome back Jack, to the house of addiction.
[voiceover]
Questioning the absurdity of the situation
Dalton Russell Or am I just whistling "]" out of my ass?
[[w:Dixie (song)|Dixie]
A New World Awaits After Rome's Departure
Merlin So Rome is leaving. The Saxon is come. The world we have known and fought for is ended. Now we must make a new world.
Arthur Your world, Merlin, not mine. I shall be in Rome.
Merlin To find peace? The Saxon will come to Rome.
Arthur My knights trust me not to betray them to their enemy!
Merlin Rome was my enemy. Not Arthur. We have no fight between us now.
Arthur You tell that to the knights you've killed before my eyes, whose bones are buried in this earth.
Merlin We have all lost brothers-
Arthur YOU KNOW NOTHING OF THE LOSS I SPEAK! Shall I help you remember? An attack on a village. The screams of an innocent woman ...I ran to the burial mound of my father to free her, to kill you. I feel the heat of that fire on my face even now.
[furious; Arthur sees a flashback of his mother's death; Arthur hold his sword to Merlin's throat]
Merlin I did not wish her dead. She was of our blood...as are you.
Guinevere If you were so determined to leave us to slaughter, why did you save so many?
[Arthur slowly lowers his blade]
Merlin My men are strong, but they have need of a true leader. They believe you can do anything. To defeat the Saxon, we need a master of war; why do you think I spared your life in the forest? That sword you carry is made of iron from this earth forged in the fires of Britain. It was love for your mother that freed the sword, not hatred of me. Love, Arthur.
Guinevere It is your destiny.
Arthur There is no destiny. There is only free will.
Merlin And what of the free will of your knights? Did they die in vain?
The Perfectly Planned Bank Robbery
Dalton Russell When I said that I planned the perfect bank robbery, I meant precisely that.
Confrontation Between Bourne and The Professor
Bourne Who else is out here? Who else? How many you got with you? I'm not gonna ask you again.
The Professor I work alone, like you. We always work alone...
Bourne What do you mean?
The Professor Who are you, Rome? Paris? Treadstone, both of us.
Bourne Treadstone?
The Professor Which one?
Bourne Paris. I live in Paris.
The Professor Do you get the headaches?
Bourne ...Yeah.
The Professor Oh, I get such bad headaches. You know at night, when you're driving a car? I dunno, maybe it's something to do with the headlights...
Bourne What is Treadstone?
The Professor Treadstone sent pills, they said "Go to Paris"...
Bourne Is Treadstone in Paris?
The Professor ...Look at this. Look at what they make you give.
A Request for Clarity
Larry Tell me.
Embrace Today, Dismiss Fear of Tomorrow
Sir Walter Raleigh Why be afraid of tomorrow when today is all we have?
Struggling with Self-Worth and Relationships
Larry Don't say it! Don't you fucking say "you're too good for me." I am, but don't say it.
Confrontation and Wit Amid Threats
Hertz Tell me where the woman and the child are. (grabs Smith's ring finger) Tell me, or I will be forced to cause you...considerable agony.
Smith Believe me... nothing could be more agonizing than to listen to you jabberin on and on.
Dwight Asserts His Serious Intentions
Dwight I let him know I'm not fooling around.
Disdain for Cowardice with Firearms
Smith You know what I really hate? What I really hate, is a pussy with a gun in his hand.
A Gruesome Transformation in Sin City
Dwight She doesn't quite chop his head off. She makes a ] dispenser out of him.
[[w:PEZ|Pez]
The Death of Hope
Arthur Pelagius told me once there is no worse death than the end of hope.
Disappointment in an Unimpressive Item
Smith (after using a ]) What a piece of crap.
[[w:Walther PPK|Walther PPK]
The Persistence of Lies and Evil Deeds
Dalton Russell Fact is, all lies, all evil deeds, they stink. You can cover them up for a while, but they don't go away.
Love Embraces Pain and Acceptance
Larry I know who you are. I love you. I love everything about you that hurts.
Imagining a Confrontation with Jackie Boy
Dwight You shut the hell up, Jackie Boy. You're dead. I'm just imagining this, so shut the hell up.
Balance Between Control and Release
Jack Manfred Hang on tightly, let go lightly.
Understanding the Responsibility of Firearms
Smith (Teaching Oliver about guns) This is the business end. You should never point this at anything you don't intend to kill.
The Value of Respect as Currency
Dalton Russell Respect is the ultimate currency.
Strength and Vulnerability in Life's Struggles
Jack Manfred The world breaks everyone, and afterwards many are strong at the broken places. But those that will not break, it kills - it kills the very good, and the very gentle, and the very brave, impartially. If you are none of these, you can be sure it will kill you, too, but there will be no special hurry.
[voiceover]
Countdown to Consequences
Dalton Russell You have four seconds. Anyone still standing gets shot.
Determined to Leave on His Terms
Dalton Russell When I'm good and ready, I'm gonna walk right through the front door.
The Duality of Mortality and Love
Sir Walter Raleigh We mortals have many weaknesses; we feel too much, hurt too much or too soon we die, but we do have the chance of love.
Strategic Advantage in a Fight
Dwight Dozens of them, armed to the teeth. I'm outnumbered, outgunned... but the alley is crooked, dark, and very narrow. They can't surround me. Sometimes you can beat the odds by a careful choice of where to fight...Where to fight counts for a lot, but there's nothing like having your friends show up with lots of guns.
Discussion of Shooting Techniques
Smith Talk about shooting your load.
Imaginary Conversations with a Deceased Asshole
Dwight Sure, he's an asshole. Sure he's dead. Sure, I'm just imagining that he's talking. That doesn't stop the bastard from being absolutely right.
Miscommunication and Defiance in Dialogue
DQ (Ranting at Smith in Italian)
Smith I don't understand a word you're going on about, but I know exactly what you're saying and I refuse to apologize.
The Harsh Reality of Human Emotion
Larry Have you ever seen a human heart?! It looks like a fist wrapped in blood - go fuck yourself! You writer! You liar!
Confrontational Expression of Anger
Smith Fuck you, you fucking fuckers.
Marv's Misfit Nature Across Time and Space
Dwight Most people think Marv is crazy. He just had the rotten luck of being born in the wrong century. He'd be right at home on some ancient battlefield swinging an axe into somebody's face. Or in a Roman arena, taking his sword to other gladiators like him. They would've tossed him girls like Nancy back then.
Consequences of Negligence in Sin City
Dwight You made a big mistake yourself...you didn't flush.
The Thrill of Watching Others Lose
Jack Manfred A wave of elation came over him; he was hooked again... watching people lose.
[voiceover]
A King's Regret for His Knights
Arthur My brave knights, I have failed you! I neither took you off this island...nor shared your fate.
Dwight's Praise for Miho's Timeliness
Dwight Little Miho, you're an angel, you're a saint, you're ], you're ]. You're God. And if you'd gotten here about ten minutes sooner, we'd still have Jackie-Boy's head.
[[w:Mother Teresa|Mother Teresa; [w:Elvis Presley|Elvis]
Naming a Land After a Queen
Sir Walter Raleigh We have named it Virginia, after our Virgin Queen.
Queen Elizabeth I Virginia"? And when I am married, will you rename it to "Conjugia"?
The Complexity of Betrayal
Jack Manfred Chapter 3. His existence was forming an interesting pattern of betrayals. Sometimes he was unsure whether he was the betrayer or the betrayed.
[voiceover]
Appreciation for the Power of Guns
Smith (after having shot Hammerson with his own gun) Aren't guns just fucking great, Hammerson?
The Cost of Proving Your Worth
Dwight It's time to prove to your friends that you're worth a damn. Sometimes that means dying, sometimes it means killing a whole lot of people.
Expressions of Discontent from Smith
Smith (repeated) You know what I hate?
Logistical Challenges in Sin City
Dwight Just look at that trunk. We'll never fit them all in.
Confronting Truths and Insecurities in Relationships
Larry Dan, I lied to you. I really did fuck Alice. I'm sorry I had to tell you, but I'm just not big enough to forgive you, Buster.
Consequences of Poor Decisions in High-Stakes Situations
Dalton Russell Peter, think very carefully about how you answer the next question, because if you get it wrong, your headstone will read: "Here lies Peter Hammond, hero who valiantly attempted to prevent a brilliant bank robbery by trying to hide his cellular phone, but wound up getting shot in the fucking head.
Luxury Cars and Porcupines Explained
Smith Want to know the difference between this luxury car and a porcupine?
DQ I give up.
Smith With the car, the pricks are on the inside.
DQ Tell me about it.
Naming a Character Inspired by Literature
Smith We could call him Oliver. Like Oliver Twist.
DQ Because he's an orphan?
Smith Because I liked the book.
DQ You liked the book?
Smith I didn't hate it.
DQ That's a first.
A Call for Further Courage and Sacrifice
Arthur Knights... Brothers and arms... Your courage has been tested beyond all limits.
Bors Yes.
Arthur But I must ask you now for one further trial.
Bors Drink.
Arthur We must leave on a final mission for Rome before our freedom can be granted. Above the wall, far north, there is a Roman family in need of rescue. They are trapped by Saxons. Our orders is to secure their safety.
Bors Let the Romans take care of their own.
Gawain Above the wall is Woad territory.
Galahad Our duty to Rome, if it ever was a duty, is done. Our pact with Rome is done.
Bors Every knight here has laid his life on the line for you. For you. And instead of freedom you want more blood? Our blood? You think more of Roman blood than you do of ours?
Arthur Bors! These are our orders. We leave at first light, and when we return your freedom will be waiting for you. A freedom we can embrace with honour.
Bors I'm a free man! I will choose my own fate!
Tristan Yeah, yeah, we're all going to die someday. If it's a death from a Saxons hand that frightens you, stay home.
Galahad Listen, if you're so eager to die, you can die right now! I've got something to live for!
Lancelot Enough. Enough!
Dagonet The Romans have broken their word. We have the word of Arthur. That is good enough. I'll prepare. Bors, are you coming?
Bors OF COURSE I'M COMING! I CAN'T LET YOU GO ON YOUR OWN, YOU'LL ALL GET KILLED! I'M JUST SAYING WHAT YOU'RE ALL THINKING!
A Complex Exchange of Freedom and Control
Larry You'd be my whore. And in return I will pay you with your liberty.
[speaking to Anna]
Understanding Contradictions in Identity
Jack Manfred I'm not an enigma, just a contradiction.
Tank Protection from Gunfire and Explosives
Smith This is an M-24 tank. You'll be safe from gunfire and most explosives.
Desire for a Practical Vehicle
Dwight A hardtop with a decent engine. And make sure it's got a big trunk.
The Essence of Freedom and Destiny
Arthur Knights! The gift of freedom is yours by right. But the home we seek resides not in some distant land. It's in us! And in our actions on this day! If this be our destiny, then so be it. But let history remember that as free men, we chose to make it so.
Unlikely Conversations During Unexpected Situations
Det. Keith Frazier I wouldn't get too comfortable here.
Dalton Russell I have the cable guy coming on Wednesday.
The Still Center of Misfortune
Jack Manfred Now he had become the still center of that spinning wheel of misfortune. The world turned round him leaving him miraculously untouched. The croupier had reached his goal. He no longer heard the sound of the ball.
[self reflection]
Confrontation and Honesty in Relationships
Larry That's the spirit. Thank you. Thank you for your honesty. Now fuck off and die, you fucked up slag.
A Knight's Plea for Divine Mercy
Arthur O merciful God, I have such need of Your mercy now. Not for myself, but for my knights, for this is truly their hour of need. Deliver them from their trials ahead and I will pay You a thousand fold with any sacrifice You ask of me. And if in Your wisdom, You should determine that sacrifice must be my life for theirs; so that they can once again taste the freedom that is so long been denied to them, I will gladly make that covenant. My death will have a purpose. I ask no more than that.
Threatening Loyalty in a Relationship
Dwight I'm Shellie's new boyfriend, and I'm out of my mind. If you so much as talk to her or even think her name, I'll cut you in ways that'll make you useless to a woman.