Memorable Quotes from Mel Gibson
82 quotesAssertion of Rights in a Tense Encounter
Jerry Fletcher
I am an American citizen! I have a right to be here!
Alice Sutton
Officers! Officers, please! I'm Alice Sutton. I'll take it from here.
Jerry
Hi, Alice.
[suddenly calm]
Alice
You need to start making appointments.
Jerry
Uh... can I make one now? Say, in a couple of minutes? I can wait if you're busy.
Alice
Come around.
Alice
I don't see the connection.
Jerry
You don't see the connection? Come on. Six major earthquakes in the last three-and-a-half years, and the space shuttle up in orbit for every single one of em. Don't you think that's a little strange?
Alice
Testing some top-secret seismic weapon?
Jerry
No, not testing. Using. Nukes are passé. We're talking weapon of the future.
Alice
Okay, but I still don't see what it has to do with the president.
Jerry
The president is in Europe at the moment, and tomorrow he'll be, uh, in Turkey. Right here, along this fault line. And they sent up a space shuttle yesterday.
Alice
Motive?
Jerry
Motive? How about fifty billion dollars, how's that for a motive? The president's cutting funding for NASA, the milk-cow of the aerospace industry. And that's a lot of milk.
Alice
Um, so... you're telling me that NASA is going to kill the president of the United States with an earthquake
Jerry
It's not the kind of thing a Secret Service agent can, like, just throw himself on top of, is it?
Alice
Now, I have to go. My boss is looking to yell at me.
Jerry
Oh. Do you want me to talk to him? You know, smooth things out for you?
Alice
No, Jerry. I want you to go home, or wherever it is that you go. And I want you to make an appointment next time. Please? You can't just keep bursting in here.
Jerry
That's... it's just what they'd be expecting me to do. If I make an appointment —
Alice
Jerry. I have a serious job here. I have a boss I must answer to. Do you understand that?
Jerry
I'm sorry. You're right.
Alice
Use your common sense.
Jerry
Okay. Okay, deal. So, are you gonna warn him?
Alice
Who?
Jerry
The president.
[exasperated sigh]
Alice
I'm not gonna promise you anything, okay?
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A Dire Situation Requires Immediate Action
Martin Riggs
You know they're gonna kill her, don't you?
Roger Murtaugh
Yeah.
Martin Riggs
So, if you want her back, you're gonna have to take her away from them.
Roger Murtaugh
I know.
Martin Riggs
You do this my way. You shoot, you shoot to kill, get as many of them as you can. All you gotta do is just not miss.
Roger Murtaugh
I won't miss.
Martin Riggs
We're gonna get bloody on this one, Rog.
Roger Murtaugh
Are you really crazy... or are you as good as you say you are?
Martin Riggs
You're gonna have to trust me.
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Desperation in a Father's Plea
Tom Mullen
You kill him, you kill yourself, you motherfucker! GIVE ME BACK MY SON!!!
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Perception and Reflection in Male Behavior
Nick Marshall
Why do guys like to do it in front of a mirror? Because "objects appear larger than they actually are".
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The Importance of Brotherhood in Battle
Lt. Col. Hal Moore
When ] was a baby, he nursed at the breast of every woman in the tribe. The Sioux raised their children that way. Every warrior called every woman in the tribe "Mother". Every older warrior, they called him "Grandfather". Now, the point here is that they fought as a family. Take care of your men. Teach them to take care of each other. Cause when this starts... each other is all we're gonna have.
[[w:Crazy Horse|Crazy Horse; Moore goes aside with new radio operator]
CSM Plumley
Any of you sons-of-bitches calls me "Grandpa"... I'll kill ya.
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A Debt of Honor in War
Martin Riggs
What did he mean back there when he said you owed him?
Roger Murtaugh
We served together in 65. la Drang Valley. Saved my life. Took a bayonet in the lungs.
Martin Riggs
That was nice of him.
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Whisper Mode of Black Helicopters Explained
Jerry Fletcher
Black helicopters, right? You've heard about them, black helicopters? Yeah, they're on, they're on whisper mode, so you can't hear em till they've already gone! You know?
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Critique of Television Gender Representation
Nick Marshall
There's way too much estrogen on TV these days.
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Embracing Simplicity in Complexity
Martin Riggs
I don't make things difficult. That's the way they get, all by themselves.
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Taking Matters into My Own Hands
Martin Riggs
Don’t bother to call the police, I'm here already.
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A Request for Affection Amidst Chaos
Martin Riggs
Give us a kiss before they come.
[Injured, being held by Murtaugh, he hears sirens approaching]
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Questioning Safety of Objects and Their Use
Jerry Fletcher
Why is this thing safe for me and not for my keys?
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Identity Misunderstanding in Conspiracy Theory
Jerry Fletcher
You're after a man with no nose, not me! Not me!
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Impending Threat of Heavy Cavalry
William
You know, eventually Longshanks will send his whole Northern Army against us.
Campbell
Heavy cavalry, armored horse; shake the very ground.
Hamish
They'll ride right over us.
William
Uncle Argyle used to talk about it; how no army had ever stood up to a charge of heavy horse.
Hamish
So what'll we do?
Campbell
Run, hide, the highland way.
William
We'll make spears. Hundreds of them! Long spears, twice as long as a man.
[looking at the trees]
Hamish
That long?
William Wallace
Aye.
Hamish
Some men are longer than others.
Campbell
Your mother been telling you stories about me again, eh?
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Prisoner Exchange and Recognition in Conflict
Colonel William Tavington
General, what is this?
Brigadier General O'Hara
Prisoner exchange. He has eighteen of our officers.
Colonel William Tavington
Who is he? I recognize him.
Brigadier General O'Hara
He is the commander of the militia. Your "Ghost". Stay that sword, Colonel! He rode in under a white flag for formal parley.
[''Tavington draws his sword and advances on Martin.'']
Colonel William Tavington
This is madness.
Brigadier General O'Hara
If you harm him, you condemn our officers.
Colonel William Tavington
General, with respect, sir, he's killed as many officers in the last two months.
Brigadier General O'Hara
He has shown no aggression here. Hence he cannot be touched.
Colonel William Tavington
Has he not? You! So you're the Ghost, are you? I remember you! On that farm, and that stupid little boy! Did he die? Hm? You know, it's an ugly business, doing one's duty. But just occasionally... it's a real pleasure.
[to Martin; ''Martin turns around''; ''Martin walks up to him'']
Benjamin Martin
...Before this war is over, I'm going to kill you.
Colonel William Tavington
Why wait?
Benjamin Martin
Soon.
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A Bad Reputation and Unpredictable Behavior
Martin Riggs
I’m surprised you haven't heard about me, you know, I got a bad reputation, sometimes I just go nuts, like now.
[Crazy giggle]
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Correcting Mispronunciation with Humor
Nick Marshall
] ] "Adver-sary?" Surely, you mean "adversary", old boy?
[Imitating Sean Connery from [[The Hunt for Red October (film)|The Hunt for Red October]
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A Hopeful Gesture Amidst Danger
Martin Riggs
Maybe we'll stay alive long enough for me to buy you a present.
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Threatening Promise in a Crisis
Tom Mullen
What is it? Come on, what is it? A name. I swear if you tell me, I'll make sure you get the best funeral there is.
[to Cubby who's been shot]
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A Christmas Turkey Invitation
Roger Murtaugh
Hey, Riggs!
Martin Riggs
Yo.
Roger Murtaugh
After all we've been through, if you think I'm gonna eat the world's lousiest Christmas turkey by myself, you're crazy.
Martin Riggs
Well, I have news for you, Rog.
Roger Murtaugh
What?
Martin Riggs
I'm not crazy.
Roger Murtaugh
I know.
Martin Riggs
Well, good. Let's eat.
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Confrontation and Conflict in Lethal Weapon
General Peter McAllister
Kill the son of a bitch!
Martin Riggs
Who's fucking next?! McAllister! Who's next?!
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Thermostat Tension Among Family Members
Kurt
Did you touch the thermostat, did you turn it up?
Don
Well, of course not... did somebody fiddle with the thermostat?
Kurt
Yes, it's 85°!
Don
85?
Kurt
85!
Don
Do you have any idea how much even a few degrees can impact the gas bill?
Kurt
Of course, I do, it's unthinkable!
Brad
Dad, Kurt, what's going on in here? Why is it so hot?
[walks in]
Don
Somebody fiddled with the thermostat!
Brad
What? Who would do that?
Kurt
What do you think you're doing?
[they hear a noise and look out in the hallway. Adrianna walks to the thermostat and starts to turn it up]
Brad
It's roasting in here!
Adrianna
I like to sleep with my window open.
[matter-of-factly]
Kurt
Hey, kid, are you allowed to touch the thermostat at your mom's house?
Adrianna
Pfft, duh!
Dusty
What is going on?
[joins the others in the hallway]
Brad
Adrianna, she turned up the thermostat!
Kurt
Said she fiddles with the thermostat at your house any time she damn well pleases.
Don
Dusty, is that true? Tell me that's not true! Oh, criminy, Dusty. You might as well give her your wallet and your 401k while you're at it!
[Dusty, speechless, just sighs]
Kurt
Brad, do you let the kids touch the thermostat at your house?
Brad
What, no! The thermostat is a sacred covenant! I can't believe we're even talking about this! This is *madness*!
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Investigation Unfolds Amidst Musical Allegations
Dixie
Since I wasn't officially in the band, you know how it goes, it ain't easy.
Detective Skinner
Yeah, sure. That's not exactly why I'm here. Israel Goldkiss was pushed from the roof. That makes you a suspect.
Dixie
Jesus bleeding Christ! Are you paying attention? I'm talking The Beatles, here. The Fab Four. John understood. That's why they had him killed, you know? Now they're trying to kill me, because they finally realised who's behind all those songs. But I ain't seen no royalties.
Detective Skinner
Yeah, that's tough. But either you cooperate, or I book you.
Dixie
I've been doing nothing but cooperate my whole fucking life. That's what it's all about to be in a band. I'm not saying they weren't creatively involved... but most of the time, they were off with that Maharishi. You know, India, whatever, you know. There I was, all alone in the studio with my brilliant ideas... Thank God I had George Martin. George... Oh, that album in particular, we grew together like this, me and George.
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Fluoride and Its Alleged Effects on Freedom
Jerry Fletcher
You know what they put in the water, don't you? Fluoride. Yeah, fluoride — on the pretext that it strengthens your teeth! That's ridiculous. You know what that stuff does to you? It weakens your will, destroys your capacity for free and creative thought, and makes you a slave to the state!
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Identifying the Suspect in a Crime
Martin Riggs
The guy who shot me! The same Albino jackrabbit son of a bitch who did Hunsacker!
Roger Murtaugh
You sure?
Martin Riggs
Yeah, I'm sure man. I never forget an asshole.
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Perceptions of Alternative Media and Beliefs
Jerry Fletcher
Websites, newsletters, uh, self-published manifestos... they think we're kooks!
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Questioning Oswald's Innocence
Jerry Fletcher
]. Yeah, Oswald, that's what I said, Oswald. I mean, he said, "I'm just a patsy." And that means he didn't do it, right?
[[w:Lee Harvey Oswald|Oswald]
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Request for Identification and Insurance Verification
Martin Riggs
I'd like to see your driver's license and proof of insurance!
[While hanging onto the hood of a car]
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Acknowledgment of Sacrifice and Friendship
Roger Murtaugh
Listen, sorry about all that shit I was in your face about earlier... you saved my life. Thank you.
Martin Riggs
Oh, I bet that hurt to say.
Roger Murtaugh
You'll never know.
[''chuckles'']
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Reflections on Women's Decisions and Behavior
Nick Marshall
Women are insane. Who would do that more than once? ...Why would they do the other leg?
[After going through a painful attempt to wax his leg hair]
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A Plea for Understanding and Redemption
Bret Maverick
Lord... whatever I've done to piss you off... if you could just get me out of this and somehow let me know what it was I promise to rectify the situation.
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Embracing Authenticity in Running
Nick Marshall
You don't stand in front of a mirror before a run and wonder what the road will think of your outfit. You don't have to listen to its jokes and pretend that they're funny in order to run on it. It would not be easier to run if you dressed sexier. The road doesn't notice if you're not wearing lipstick, does not care how old you are. You do not feel uncomfortable because you make more money than the road. And you can call on the road whenever you feel like it, whether it's been a day or even a couple of hours since your last date. The only thing the road cares about...is that you pay it a visit once in a while. Nike: No games, just sports.
[presenting the Nike ad to their executives, providing the narration for the ad, with Darcy and Wanamaker observing]
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Suspicion About New Currency Design
Jerry Fletcher
Is that one of those new hundreds? You know, where they changed the picture of Ben Franklin? Look at him, yeah. He looks like the love child of-of, uh, Fred Mertz and Rosie O'Donnell! Yeah, that's him, yeah. Get rid of it as soon as you can, lady. Look at it up in the light. You see that metal strip? That's a tracking device!
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A Father's Ultimatum in a Kidnapping Crisis
Tom Mullen
The whole world now knows... my son, Sean Mullen, was kidnapped, for ransom, three days ago. This is a recent photograph of him. Sean, if you're watching, we love you. And this... well, this is what waits for the man that took him. This is your ransom. Two million dollars in unmarked bills, just like you wanted. But this is as close as you'll ever get to it. You'll never see one dollar of this money, because no ransom will ever be paid for my son. Not one dime, not one penny. Instead, I'm offering this money as a reward on your head. Dead or alive, it doesn't matter. So congratulations, you've just become a two million dollar lottery ticket... except the odds are much, much better. Do you know anyone that wouldn't turn you in for two million dollars? I don't think you do. I doubt it. So wherever you go and whatever you do, this money will be tracking you down for all time. And to ensure that it does, to keep interest alive, I'm running a full-page ad in every major newspaper every Sunday... for as long as it takes. But... and this is your last chance... you return my son, alive, uninjured, I'll withdraw the bounty. With any luck you can simply disappear. Understand... you will never see this money. Not one dollar. So you still have a chance to do the right thing. If you don't, well, then, God be with you, because nobody else on this Earth will be.
[on live TV]
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Desire for More in Life
Nick Marshall
I don't want that to be it. I don't want that to be it at all.
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Moment of Mental Frustration
Jerry Fletcher
It's on the tip of my brain.
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Anticipating Trouble and Refried Beans
Bret Maverick
From the moment I slapped eyes on this hombre, I smelled trouble. And re-fried beans.
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A Father's Urgent Desire to Connect
Tom Mullen
What?
[phone ring. Tom answers]
Detective Jimmy Shaker
You want to talk to your son?
Tom Mullen
Yes, of course I do.
Sean Mullen
Daddy? Dad?
[Jimmy puts phone up to Sean's mouth]
Tom Mullen
Sean. Sean. How ar— son...
Kate Mullen
I want to listen.
Detective Jimmy Shaker
That's enough.
Tom Mullen
No, put him back on, I want to talk to him.
Detective Jimmy Shaker
You just did. Now, you listen, real, real good. You've got one more chance to pay up, or you're never gonna talk to him again. No more fucking around. This is it. Right now. What's it gonna be?
Tom Mullen
...No. This is bullshit. You're not gonna touch him. You can't be that stupid. Do you have any idea the rain of shit I can put on you?
Detective Jimmy Shaker
Look at your wife. Look at her face, motherfucker. Do you know what I can do to your boy?
Tom Mullen
Is it dark where you're calling from? Got the shades drawn? Kind of like a cellar, right? Like a cave? Well, you better get used to that. You better get used to crawling in the dark for the rest of your days, because I am gonna get the best group of manhunters in this country, and I am gonna dedicate my life to tracking you down.
Detective Jimmy Shaker
Hey, hey, get your head out of your ass! You think you can threaten me, huh? Who do you think you're dealing with? GIMME THE MONEY!
Tom Mullen
Fuck you and your two million! Don't you understand English, you useless piece of shit? No money! None!
Detective Jimmy Shaker
Let me tell you something. You think you're suffering now, huh? You got no idea what suffering is. If I don't get the cash in one hour, this kid is dead!
Tom Mullen
I don't get my son back, and I mean real soon, you better kill yourself, because when I catch up with you, I'm gonna take my goddamn time. By the time we're finished, you're gonna wish you weren't born! I'll have your head on a fucking pike, do you understand me?
Detective Jimmy Shaker
Fuck you! I'll fucking kill him right now!
Kate Mullen
I want to talk!
Tom Mullen
You kill him, you kill yourself, you motherfucker! GIVE ME BACK MY SON!
Kate Mullen
Hello?!
Detective Jimmy Shaker
: YOU WANT HIM?
Tom Mullen
YES!
Detective Jimmy Shaker
YOU WANT HIM?
Sean Mullen
Daddy!
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Right to Remain Unconscious
Martin Riggs
You have the right to remain unconscious. Anything you say ain't gonna be much.
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Casual Conversation Among Characters
Martin Riggs
Hey, you know what?
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The Dangers of Distant Governance
Benjamin Martin
Would you tell me please, Mr. Howard, why should I trade ] 3000 miles away, for ] one mile away? An elected legislature can trample a man's rights as easily as a king can.
[[w:George III|one tyrant; [w:Continental Congress|3000 tyrants]
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The Ethics of Warfare and Leadership
Lieutenant General Cornwallis
Now we come to the matter of specific targeting of officers during engagements. You must know that in civilized warfare, officers in the field must not be accorded inappropriate levels of hostile attention.
Benjamin Martin
To your opinion, what are appropriate levels of hostile attention?
Lieutenant General Cornwallis
Colonel, imagine the utter chaos that would follow from leaderless armies having at each other. There must be gentlemen to command, lead, and- and, where necessary, restrain their men.
Benjamin Martin
Restrain them from, say, targeting civilians. Women, children and such.
Lieutenant General Cornwallis
That's a separate issue.
Benjamin Martin
No, no. I consider them linked. And as long as your soldiers attack civilians, I will order the shooting of officers at the outset of every engagement. And my men are excellent marksmen.
Lieutenant General Cornwallis
Very well. Now, let us move on to...
Benjamin Martin
Prisoner exchange.
Lieutenant General Cornwallis
Sir?
Benjamin Martin
You have eighteen of my men. I want them back.
Lieutenant General Cornwallis
I-I hold eighteen criminals under sentence of death, but I hold no prisoners of war.
Benjamin Martin
If that's your position, eighteen of your officers will have to die. Nineteen, if you hang me with my men.
Lieutenant General Cornwallis
My officers?
Benjamin Martin
Top of the ridge, to your left. Just below the tree line.
Lieutenant General Cornwallis
Their names and ranks?
Benjamin Martin
They refused to give me their names, but the ranks are nine lieutenants, five captains, three majors, and one very fat colonel who called me a... "cheeky fellow.
Lieutenant General Cornwallis
You know, this is not the conduct of a gentleman.
Benjamin Martin
If the conduct of your officers is the measure of a gentleman, I'll take that as a compliment. Get my men.
[Pauses]
Lieutenant General Cornwallis
Arrange the exchange.
[To O'Hara]
Brigadier General O'Hara
My lord.
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Confrontation and camaraderie in action.
Martin Riggs
We're back, we're bad. You're black, I'm mad. Let’s go!
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Confrontation Over Shipment Details
Mr. Joshua
Hit him again.
[''Endo does'']
Mr. Joshua
Hit him again.
[''Endo hits him again for longer'']
Mr. Joshua
Come on! Tell me about the shipment!
Martin Riggs
I swear I'm gonna fucking kill the both of you!
[''yells and spouts gibberish, then spits at Endo, lunges at Joshua'']
Mr. Joshua
Yeah, yeah, very funny. Now what about the shipment?
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Social Conditioning in Childhood Education
Jerry Fletcher
They, they start when you're young, you know, in school. They Baden-Powell all the boys and-and they Betty Crocker all the girls!
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Paranoia Driven by Perceived Threats
Jerry Fletcher
I'm only paranoid because they want me dead.
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Considering a career change in firefighting
Martin Riggs
Maybe there's an opening in the L.A. Fire Department?
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Critique of the Vatican's Influence
Jerry Fletcher
Hey, don't get me wrong, Sister, I'm sure your heart's in the right place, okay? But somebody's gotta lift the scab, the festering scab, that is the Vatican. (to a nun riding in his cab)
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A Humorous Take on Urgency
Martin Riggs
What did one shepherd say to the other shepherd? Let's get the flock out of here.
[after rescuing Murtaugh and Rianne]
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A Clash of Ideals and Sacrifice
Colonel William Tavington
Kill me before the war is over, will you? It appears you are not the better man.
Benjamin Martin
You're right. My sons were better men.
[picks up a loose bayonet…; …and slits Tavington's throat with it]
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Demand for Transparency as an American Citizen
Jerry Fletcher
I am an American citizen, and I demand to see Alice Sutton.
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A Character's Regret Over a Loss
Jerry Fletcher
Alice? I... I'm sorry you're dead.
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Challenging for the Title
Martin Riggs
How about it, Jack? Would you like a shot at the title?
Mr. Joshua
Don't mind if I do.
Martin Riggs
I want your title.
[''real tough'']
Mr. Joshua
Okay.
[''smirks'']
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Doubt in Child's Return During Crisis
Tom Mullen
Why would they ever let my son go, no matter what I do? I mean, no matter what I do... pay, don't pay, comply, tell him to go fuck himself - why would they give him back? I mean, he's a witness any way you cut it. It's all bullshit, it's all just... seven out of ten.
Kate Mullen
What are you saying?
Tom Mullen
All right: Morlock Man gets his money, I don't think we'll ever see Sean again. That's if he's still alive to begin with.
Agent Lonnie Hawkins
Whoa, now. Are you talking about not paying?
Kate Mullen
No! No, we pay him!
Tom Mullen
Now wait a minute. Listen to me... Morlock man says the pickup guy will give me an address for Sean. I get there, the guy sticks a gun in my face. I said, "You want the money, now give me the address? Where's the address?" You should've seen his face. He had no, absolutely NO idea what I was talking about. None!
Agent Lonnie Hawkins
Okay...
Tom Mullen
This is not business to him. This is very personal.
Agent Lonnie Hawkins
I tell you that everybody pays, and we get back 7 out of 10.
Tom Mullen
If we give him what he wants, he will kill Sean!
Agent Lonnie Hawkins
Tom, you've got to play the odds, man. I've been doing this for eighteen years, and if I were a betting man, I would bet on the people who pay every time, out of the gate.
Tom Mullen
Did you bet on the ones where you got back a corpse?
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Critique of Unwavering Positivity
Frank Dunne
The thing I can't stand about you, mate, is you're always so bloody cheerful.
[to Archy]
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Struggling to Find Meaning in Loss
Max Rockatansky
I just can't get it clear in my head, Jess. He was so full of living, you know? He ran a franchise on it. Now there's nothing. And here I am trying to put sense to it, when I know there isn't any.
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Masculinity and Piracy in Daddy's Home 2
Kurt
His total lack of masculinity, I mean his weak chin and soft underbelly bothers you not a bit?
[to Dusty, referring to Brad]
Brad
You know, I'm just getting the feeling maybe you guys would like some piracy.
[after camera zooms out, to show him sitting in a chair next to Kurt and Dusty]
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Challenging Perceptions of Gender and Desire
Nick Marshall
You know that whole deal about "penis envy"? Not true. No. Half of women don't even like it. You know who has penis envy? We do. That's why we cheat and we lie, because we're all obsessed with our own equipment!
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Justifying Sacrifice in Times of War
Col. Harry Burwell
I'll help you bury him.
[referring to Gabriel, who was just killed by Tavington]
Benjamin Martin
I'll bury him.
Col. Harry Burwell
My wife Alexandria is with child, my first. I fight for that child. Benjamin, nothing will replace your sons, but if you come with us you can justify their sacrifice.
Benjamin Martin
Why?… Why do men feel they can justify death? Is it arrogance or… I have long feared, that my sins would return to visit me. And the cost is more than I can bear.
[voice trails off]
Col. Harry Burwell
Benjamin, we have a chance. ] and ] are down from Virginia. If we win this next battle, victory in the war is within our grasp.
[[w:Nathanael Greene|Greene; [w:Daniel Morgan|Dan Morgan]
Benjamin Martin
Go then, seek your victory. I'm a small issue to it.
Col. Harry Burwell
You're wrong, Benjamin. You matter to your men, and to others as well. Your victories and... and your losses, are shared by more than you know. Stay with us. Stay the course!
Benjamin Martin
I have run my course.
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Pride and Weakness in Warfare
Benjamin Martin
I've just read into the mind of a genius. Cornwallis knows more about war then any of us could ever hope to learn in a dozen lifetimes. His victories at ] and ] were perfect. Perfect. The thing is, he knows that... and perhaps that's his weakness.
[[w:Battle of Camden|Camden; [w:Siege of Charleston|Charleston]
Gabriel Martin
Sir?
Benjamin Martin
Pride. Pride's a weakness.
Major Jean Villeneuve
Personally, I would prefer stupidity.
Benjamin Martin
Pride will do.
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A Personal Mission Beyond the Badge
Martin Riggs
I’m not a cop tonight, Roger, it’s personal. I’m not a cop.
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Dental Miscommunication Between Detective and Patient
Detective Skinner
Special Agent Skinner. I'm a detective.
Dixie
You got some Oragel? This fucking cavity's going into my brain. Morphine, Motrin, Tylenol, anything? Come on, you call yourself a dentist?
Detective Skinner
Detective. Teeth, gums, gingivitis are out of my line.
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Unity in Diversity and Shared Sacrifice
Lt. Col. Hal Moore
Look around you. In the Seventh Cavalry, we got a captain from the Ukraine. Another from Puerto Rico. We've got Japanese, Chinese, blacks, Hispanics, Cherokee Indians, Jews and gentiles — all Americans. Now, here in the States, some men in this unit may experience discrimination because of race or creed. But for you and me now, all that is gone. We're moving into the Valley of the Shadow of Death, where you will watch the back of the man next to you, as he will watch yours. And you won't care what color he is or by what name he calls God. They say we're leaving home. We're going to what home was always supposed to be. I can't promise that I will bring you all home alive. But this I swear before you and before Almighty God: that when we go into battle, I will be the first to set foot on the field, and I will be the last to step off. And I will leave no one behind. Dead or alive, we will all come home together. So help me God.
[addressing his troops on the parade ground.]
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The Nature of Unprovable Conspiracies
Jerry Fletcher
A good conspiracy is unprovable. I mean, if you can prove it, it means they screwed up somewhere along the line.
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The Complexity of Love and Desire
Jerry Fletcher
The sound of love.
Passenger
Excuse me?
Jerry
That, what you just did. That's love.
[imitates sigh]
Passenger
Love's just a pretty way of saying, "I want to sleep with you.
Jerry
Admit it. I saw you kiss her. This is the street where love lives.
Passenger
Love is bullshit.
Jerry
Love give you wings. It makes you fly. I don't even call it love. I call it "Geronimo".
Passenger
Geronimo?
Jerry
Yeah, Geronimo. See, when you're in love, you'll jump off the Empire State and you won't care. Screaming, "Geronimo" all the way down. It's great.
Passenger
Yeah, but then you'll die. You'll squash yourself. So what's the point?
Jerry
Hey, aren't you listening? I'm telling you, man — love gives you wings!
Passenger
She must be some girl.
[laughs]
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Observation on Wealth and Lifestyle Choices
Martin Riggs
Saw this on Lifestyles of the Rich and Shameless.
[Riggs and Murtaugh go to a bust at a "rich house"]
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Defiance in the Face of Danger
Martin Riggs
No, man. I didn't die on your toilet, I'm not gonna die in your arms.
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Ethics of Violence: A Personal Perspective
Martin Riggs
We can't shoot a dog. People? Okay, but not dogs.
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Assertion of Authority and Identity
Martin Riggs
Now that's a real badge, I'm a real cop, and this is a real fucking gun!
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Reflection on Loss and Future Reunion
Martin Riggs
I miss you... Victoria Lynn. Hey, that's silly, isn't it? I'll see you later. I'll see you much later.
[holding his wife's wedding photograph, sniffling, after deciding not to kill himself; cries; sobs, then sighs and sniffles; 6 seconds later; throws wedding photograph on the floor]
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Leadership and Camaraderie in Combat Training
Lt. Col. Hal Moore
Neither the new technology nor your status as officers will keep you above the danger. Sergeant Major Plumley and I come from the paratroopers, where the officer is always the first man out of the plane. Because to follow your instincts and inspire your men by your example, you have to be with them — where the metal meets the meat...Now, I hope you men like training, cause me and the Sergeant Major... we love it!
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Exploring Identity and Gender Roles
Nick Marshall
] ] I'm a bitch, I'm a mother, I'm a brother, it's confusing, as I volumize my hair, and I am not aware...
[Drunkedly singing along with the song [[w:Bitch (Meredith Wilson song)|Bitch]
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The Perks of Being a Detective
Martin Riggs
I’m a Peeping Tom, Rog, it goes with the badge. And it's fun sometimes, too.
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Conflict over Rules of Engagement
Benjamin Martin
In the future, full quarter will be given to British wounded and any who surrender.
Major Jean Villeneuve
The British men of war gave no such quarter when they fired on a ship carrying my wife and daughters. I watched from 200 yards off as they were burned alive.
Benjamin Martin
You have my sympathy, but my order stands.
Major Jean Villeneuve
Damn your sympathy! Who are you to give such an order? I know what you and your men did to my countrymen at Fort Wilderness.
Benjamin Martin
We are militia. This is not regular army. Every man here is free to come and go as he pleases, but while you are here, you will obey my command or I will have you shot.
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A Father's Love for His Daughters
Benjamin Martin
How old were your daughters?
Major Jean Villeneuve
Juliette was 12. And Pauline, 10. They had green eyes.
Benjamin Martin
I'm sure they were lovely.
Major Jean Villeneuve
Yes…they were.
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Confrontation Over Life and Death Choices
Roger Murtaugh
GET IN HERE!!
[Riggs enters, Murtaugh throws the door shut, but the door swings the other way]
Roger Murtaugh
Okay, clown, no bullshit! You wanna kill yourself?
Martin Riggs
Oh, for Christ-...
Roger Murtaugh
SHUT UP! Yes or no - you wanna die?!
Martin Riggs
Oh, I got the job done! What the hell--
Roger Murtaugh
JUST ANSWER THE QUESTION!
Martin Riggs
Well, what do you wanna hear, man?! Do you wanna hear that sometimes I think about eatin a bullet?! HUH!? Well, I do! I even got a special bullet for the occasion with a hollow point, look! Make sure it blows the back of my goddamned head out and do the job right! Every single day I wake up and I think of a reason not to do it! Every single day! You know why I don't do it?! This is gonna make you laugh! You know why I don't do it?! The job! Doin the job! Now that's the reason!
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The Disparity Between Marriage and Employment
Nick Marshall
You know what's the difference between a wife and a job? After fifteen years, a job still sucks.
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Driving in a Dangerous City
Martin Riggs
You want me to drive?
Roger Murtaugh
No, you're supposed to be suicidal, remember? I'LL drive.
Martin Riggs
Anybody who drives around in this town IS suicidal.
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Navigating Gender Perspectives in a Fun Way
Nick Marshall
Nobody panic, this is supposed to be fun." Alright, I can do this, I'm a professional. Lipstick, alright. Lipstick on a guy's collar? No, women will hate that. Lipstick on a guy's collar that won't rub off. No, that's much worse. Okay, I need to start thinking like a broad. Alright, I'm a broad. I see lipstick... on a dark-haired Tahitian beauty standing under a waterfall, wearing nothing but a thong, and water cascading down her back- I'm a lesbian!
[Examining the contents of the box that Darcy gave to find inspiration; Reaches into the box and pulls out..; Closes his eyes; Sniffs the lipstick; His eyes shoot open]
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Militia Groups and Conspiracy Theories Explained
Jerry Fletcher
You ever wonder about these militia groups? Survivalist-type kooks on the right wing side? They say they're defending the country from U.N. troops. These guys are yelling so loud, my theory is that this is a conspiracy, pal — they ARE the U.N. troops, and they're in place. The infrastructure's ready, it's a fait accompli. When the time comes, they'll just take over and we'll all be toast.
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Conspiracy Theories and Political Manipulation
Jerry Fletcher
George Bush knew what he was doing when he said, "New World Order". Remember those three little words, "New World Order"? Well, he was a thirty-third degree Mason, you know, and as ex-head of the C.I.A., he knew saying that would send conspiratologists everywhere spinning, spinning their wheels. And then, then, th-they destroy their own credibility!
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Unwanted Partnership Amidst Personal Struggles
Martin Riggs
Hey, look friend, let's just cut the shit. Now we both know why I was transferred. Everybody thinks I'm suicidal, in which case, I'm fucked and nobody wants to work with me; or they think I'm faking to draw a psycho pension, in which case, I'm fucked and nobody wants to work with me. Basically, I'm fucked.
Roger Murtaugh
Guess what?
Martin Riggs
What?
Roger Murtaugh
I don't want to work with you!
Martin Riggs
Hey, don't.
Roger Murtaugh
Ain't got no choice! Looks like we both been fucked!
Martin Riggs
Terrific.
Roger Murtaugh
God hates me. That's what it is.
Martin Riggs
Hate Him back; it works for me.
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