Memorable Quotes from Hurd Hatfield
6 quotesDivine Service versus Material Reward
Pontius Pilate
Tell me, what is your occupation?
[Interrogating John the Baptist after Lucius arrested him]
John the Baptist
I do the bidding of the Lord my God.
Pontius Pilate
Judging from your appearance, your God seems to be a rather unprofitable master to serve.
John the Baptist
I do not seek my reward in the world you live in.
Pontius Pilate
Nevertheless, you will find one here.
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Skepticism 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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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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Plans to Capture Barabbas and the Zealots
Pontius Pilate
Who are these prople?
Lucius
They call themselves Zealots. A man named Barabbas leads them.
Pontius Pilate
I want him in chains before the year runs out.
Lucius
Putting him in chains will be easy: getting our hands on him, that's what is difficult.
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Ambition and Governance in Ancient Rome
Pontius Pilate
Judea. A fine wedding present your father gave me.
[sarcastically]
Claudia
My dear Pontius, it is said whoever can govern Jerusalem can govern anywhere, even Rome.
Pontius Pilate
Do you think Tiberius really has me in mind as his successor in Rome?
Claudia
I wish I knew my father's mind as well as I know my husband's ambition.
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Questioning Barabbas' Support in Jerusalem
Pontius Pilate
How many followers has he?
Lucius
Who? God, Jesus, or Barabbas?
Pontius Pilate
Barabbas.
Lucius
How many dissatisfied Jews are there in Jerusalem?
Pontius Pilate
Have you considered the possibility of the followers of Jesus and Barabbas joining forces?
Lucius
I have.
Pontius Pilate
Where would it happen?
Lucius
Since we are here...here!
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