Robert Ryan Quotes

Salome Go away you vile man!

John the Baptist Daughter of adultery! There is but one that can save you. Go seek him out! Kneel at his feet and ask forgiveness for the sins of your mother.

Salome Would you like me to come and visit you in your new cave?

John the Baptist You are the seed of evil-doers. The child of corruption. Leave this house of darkness. Find your way into the light while there is yet time.

John the Baptist You treated me well. I should like to ask just one more kindness.

Lucius Ask.

John the Baptist Before I leave this world, I would send a message to Jesus.

Lucius What is the message?

John the Baptist Ask of Him, in these words, "Was it Your coming that was foretold, or are we to expect another?

Lucius You doubt Him?

John the Baptist No. I do not doubt Him. But I would like to hear it from His own lips.

Pontius Pilate Tell me, what is your occupation?

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.

John the Baptist Take me. But, you cannot stop Him who comes after me.

Salome Yes, we do live in a very wicked world. You frighten me, you angry man!

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!

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?

Deke Thornton Tell me, Mr. Harrigan...how does it feel, getting paid for it? How does it feel to sit back and hire your killin', with the law's arms around you? How does it feel to be so god damn right?

Col. Everett Dasher Breed Reisman! Some people may consider you a first-class officer. But as far as I'm concerned, you're a disorganized, undisciplined clown. I'm gonna make it my business to run you out of this Army.

Major John Reisman I owe you an apology, colonel. I always thought that you were a cold, unimaginative, tight-lipped officer. But you're really quite emotional, aren't you?

Deke Thornton What I like and what I need are two different things.

Deke Thornton He's a killer for Huerta who calls himself a general. He's been fighting Villa - and losing. But with enough guns, he can become a power in northern Mexico. My guess is, Pike will try to get them for him.

Deke Thornton You think Pike and old Sykes haven't been watchin us. They know what this is all about - and what do I have? Nothin but you egg-suckin', chicken-stealing gutter trash, with not even sixty rounds between you. We're after men, and I wish to God I was with them. The next time you make a mistake, I'm gonna ride off and let you die.

John the Baptist Behold, the sign of the pagan. As God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah, so shall he send hosts to destroy the idol worshippers. The day is coming when the sword shall descend upon her legions. Her mighty kings and princes shall grow feeble. Her stolen treasures made worthless. Her cities shall crumble into dusts. We shall raise our voice and be heard.

Stoker Yeah, top spot. And I'm just one punch away.

Julie I remember the first time you told me that. You were just one punch away from the title shot then. Don't you see, Bill, you'll always be just one punch away.

Deke Thornton I need 20 trained men, not recruits. And not this gutter trash you've given me.