Memorable Quotes from Frank Thring
10 quotesSkepticism Towards Prophecy and Leadership
Herod Antipas
One more Messiah on the way. Do these Jews never tire of inventing deliverers?
[observing John the Baptist from a distance]
Pontius Pilate
There are no such things as miracles. Only fools who believe in them.
Barabbas
We need more fighters and fewer prophets.
Barabbas
Judas dreams. And all dreamers are fools.
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Herod Antipas Dismisses Jesus' Performance
Herod Antipas
Take this faker back to Pilate. Tell him Herod was not pleased with His performance.
[annoyed that Jesus did not do any miracles he requested]
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The Dangers of Power and Manipulation
Salome
Yes, we do live in a very wicked world. You frighten me, you angry man!
[to John the Baptist; sarcastically]
Herod Antipas
Salome, come back!
Salome
This beast amuses me. Make him dance! On a bed of hot coals.
Herodias
It were better to cut his vicious tongue from its roots.
John the Baptist
Woman, is not your cup of abominations full enough?
Herodias
How dare to say that to my face? Get down on your knees and beg my forgiveness!
[insulted]
John the Baptist
You, woman? Who has given herself the captains of Assyria? To the young men of Egypt? Who has deserted her first husband's bed, to live in incestuous lust with his brother?
Salome
Is there blood in your veins? Or poison?
[feeling his skin]
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A Discussion on Peace and Brotherhood
Pontius Pilate
What did the man say?
Lucius
He spoke of...peace, love, and the brotherhood of man.
[dryly]
Herod Antipas
Is that all?
[scoffs]
Lucius
That is all.
[leaves]
Herod Antipas
What is the matter?
[noticing Pilate looks puzzled]
Pontius Pilate
The look on Lucius face.
Herod Antipas
He had a long journey. He looked tired.
Pontius Pilate
He looked more than tired to my eyes.
[cools off the heat stove with cold water]
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Seeking Redemption and Retrieving What's Lost
The Collector
If you find him, what then?
Max
I'll ask him to return what's mine.
The Collector
Oh, and of course he'll be desperate to clear his conscience.
Max
He will be.
The Collector
You that good?
Max
Mmm-hmm.
The Collector
Perhaps you've got something to trade after all.
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A Commanded Dance and Refusal
Herod Antipas
Dance for me Salome! Salome, drink a little wine. Taste this, so that I may drain the cup.
Salome
I'm not thirsty.
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A Commanded Dance Meets Defiance
Herod Antipas
Salome, dance for me. I command you to dance!
Salome
I will not dance.
Herod Antipas
You cannot refuse me. Salome will now dance for us!
Salome
I do refuse.
Herod Antipas
Salome, I beg of you. I'll give you anything you want.
Salome
Anything?
[surprised with interest]
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Tension Among Herod, Herodias, and Salome
Herodias
I heard that name John the Baptist. I hear he speaks evil things of me wherever he goes.
Salome
His heart should be ripped from his body!
Herod Antipas
Your daughter, Herodias, grows more like her mother day by day.
[amused by Salome's reply]
Salome
Do I not please you?
Herod Antipas
My stepdaughter pleases me very much, Salome.
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The Limits of Power and Authority
Herod Antipas
A king who cannot walk to his own throne is no longer a king, father.
[to Herod]
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Trade and Skills in Bartertown
The Collector
People come here to trade, make a little profit, do a little business. If you have nothing to trade, you've got no business in Bartertown.
Max
An hour on the inside. That's all.
The Collector
Next!
Max
I've got skills. I can trade them.
The Collector
Sorry. The brothel's full.
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