Memorable Quotes from Niall MacGinnis
9 quotesThe Consequences of Punishing Blasphemy
Zeus
If I were to punish every blasphemy, I'd soon lose all loyalty and respect.
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The Value of Thought in Nobility
King Henry II
Tell me, do you ever think?
Baron
Never, sire! A gentleman has better things to do.
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Justice and Honor in Times of Penance
King Henry II
The honor of God, gentlemen, is a very good thing. And all things considered, one gains by having it on one's side. Thomas Becket, our friend, always used to say so. Tonight in counsel, we will determine what punishment his murderers should receive.
Baron
Sire. They are unknown.
King Henry II
Our justice will seek them out, you may be sure. It is a time, my dear barons,... for all of us to do penance.
[gives the barons a pointed look]
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Delayed Reforms in the House of Commons
Lieutenant Seymour
They're talking about reform in the House of Commons.
Captain Nathaniel Graveling
You know what that means — it means their reforms are nearly a century overdue.
[of Rights of Man]
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Debate About the Evening's Atmosphere
Ian Bellows
You know what? It smells like fog.
Dr. Reginald Landers
Nonsense. I think it's going to be a lovely evening.
Peter Argyle
Ah, if you weren't a newcomer you'd feel it in your bones.
Dr. Reginald Landers
A newcomer? I've been here for ten years!
Mr. Roger Campbell
You're a newcomer, just the same.
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The Gods Favor the Self-Sufficient
Zeus
The gods are best served by those who need their help the least.
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Farewell and Faith in God
Captain Nathaniel Graveling
] go with you, Billy Budd, for it's a fact that you go with God!
[[God]
Billy Budd
: Right you are! Good-bye to you too ol Rights of Man!
[being pressed into service aboard the H.M.S. Avenger]
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Zeus Reflects on Jason's Future Adventures
Zeus
For the moment, let them enjoy a calm sea, a fresh breeze and each other. The girl is pretty and I was always sentimental. But for Jason, there are other adventures. I have not finished with Jason. Let us continue the game another day.
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Desperate Debate on Escape and Safety
Halsey
We've got to get out of here.
Old Woman
Where can we go? We can't reach the mainland.
Halsey
Look. If you'd seen what I've seen at two in the morning, you'd swim for it!
Mr. Roger Campbell
Halsey! Shut up. Listen, all of you. If anyone leaves this building they'll be killed for sure. Now we're safe enough in here; we've got enough food and water to wait.
[Walks closer; to the crowd]
Old Woman
I'm so frightened, Mr. Campbell.
Mr. Roger Campbell
Now if you do as we say, you've got nothing to fear. Will you trust me?
Old man
Yes, sir.
Mr. Roger Campbell
Now listen, Halsey, and listen well. If I hear another sound out of you, I'm going to smash your face in and throw you out for those things to get. Now I'm talking to you straight, man. Do you understand?
[Drags Halsey aside]
Halsey
Mr. Campbell, I can't stand anymore...
Mr. Roger Campbell
Do. You. Understand? Mind that you do.
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