Memorable Quotes from Richard Chamberlain
7 quotesNuclear Power and Environmental Threats Discussed
General Slater
I can tell you right now, we're going to have trouble with that nuclear power plant. No way they'll shut down voluntarily. Millions of people in the area need the energy.
Dr. Hubbard
If we don't shut em down, the bees will.
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Confrontation Between Musketeers and Authority
Jussac
Ah! Musketeers! Dueling in defiance of the Edicts!
Athos
This is a private matter, sir, will you please be on your way?
Jussac
We have a duty to suppress disorder and arrest brawlers: put up your swords and come along with us, eh?
Athos
Impossible!
Porthos
Unthinkable!
Aramis
Unlikely...
Jussac
Then, we must charge you!
Aramis
There are six of them, and we are only three!
D'artagnan
No, four!
[impulsively]
Porthos
You're not one of us!
Athos
This is not your affair, boy.
D'artagnan
I may not have the tunic, but I have the heart of a Musketeer!
Jussac
Young man, you may retire -- save your skin, and quickly!
Aramis
What's your name, young man?
D'artagnan
D'artagnan.
Aramis
Very well. Athos, Porthos, Aramis and D'artagnan -- Forward!
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A Cold Response to a Golden Inquiry
Porthos
It's gold belting all the way round!
[Of his new golden baldric]
Aramis
Astonishing! There is enough gold in France to stretch all that distance?
Musketeer
May I lift the costly cloak to admire the belt more?
Porthos
No, no, sir, your pardon, sir -- I have a cold.
[hastily]
Aramis
Discretion being the better part of vanity!
Porthos
I don't understand! I know the one about valor, but I don't agree. I can't agree to be discreet about how valiant I am. Shouldn't be asked.
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A Dispute Over a Damaged Bonnet
Porthos
God's blood!! Look at that! Best Flemish bonnet! Ruined by you and your, your street-corner ruffians! By God, you'll pay for it! Ten pistoles it cost me! : No— twenty! Twenty pistoles! And twenty more, as a fine to teach you manners! Hah! Jussac!
[Rifles the purse of a fallen Guardsman; Reconsiders on seeing the contents of the purse]
Jussac
Thief!
Porthos
What!
Aramis
There, there! Charity is one of the cardinal virtues!
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Life's Purpose in Unquestioned Duty
Porthos
May one ask -- delicately -- the cause in which we're expected to die?
[On riding with D'artagnan to recover the Queen's diamonds]
Aramis
When you go on a campaign, does the King give his reasons? He says, "Porthos, fight!" and you fight.
Porthos
Oh, I do, I do!
Aramis
Then let's go and be killed where we're told to! Is life worth so many questions?
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The Risks of Overconfidence in Safety Measures
Dr. Andrews
Billions of dollars have been made to make these nuclear plants safe, fail safe! The odds of anything going wrong are astronomical, doctor.
Dr. Hubbard
I appreciate that, Doctor. But let me ask you. In all your fail-safe techniques, is there a provision for an attack by killer bees?
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Scheduling a Duel Among Friends
Porthos
Are you fighting this, ah, fellow? But I'm fighting him myself!
D'artagnan
But not til one o'clock!
Aramis
Oh, no, no, no, I'm fighting him this afternoon!
D'artagnan
At two o'clock, sir!
Athos
How long have you been in Paris?
D'artagnan
Since eight o'clock this morning.
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