Memorable Quotes from Sean Connery
88 quotesDress Code Expectations in Relationships
Paul
If I have to wear a tux, she has to wear a bra.
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Culinary Wisdom from James Bond
James Bond
Red wine with fish... Well, that should have told me something.
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Family Loyalty in Difficult Times
Jim Malone
Well, he'd better be - he's my cousin.
[When asked about if a cop is trustworthy]
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Dismissal of the Elderly
James Bond
You won't be needing this, Old man!
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Reflection on Futility and Waste
Allan Quatermain
Wicked waste.
[Knocks out an enemy by smashing a liquor bottle on him; looks at the broken bottle]
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Service Manual Reference in Russian Translation
James Bond
From a Russian translation of one of your service manuals.
[When asked by a US Submarine Captain how he knew top secret US information]
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A Casual Remark on Loss
James Bond
Do you mind if my friend sits this one out? She's just dead.
[placing Fiona's body in a chair after her assassins accidentally shoot her; to other guests]
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Struggle Between Desire and Violence
Detective Sergeant Johnson
Every single thing I've ever felt, wanted to feel, in one moment - hitting him. I had to hit him again. Somehow, I didn't have any choice. I wanted what he could give me, sitting there, letting me hit him. I wanted that. He knew. He was saying, like, "Welcome home." I had to kill him.
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Cultural Tensions in a Heated Confrontation
Jim Malone
Isn't that just like a Wop? Brings a knife to a gunfight! Get outta here, you Dago bastard! Go on, get your ass outta here!
[chasing a knife-armed thug out of his house with a shotgun]
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Plans for Deception and Marriage
Mark Rutland
When we get home, I'll explain that we had a lover's quarrel... That you ran away... That I went after you and brought you back. That'll please Dad. He admires action. Then I'll explain that we re gonna be married before the week is out... That I can't bear to have you out of my sight. He also admires wholesome animal lust.
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Bond's Greeting to Blofeld
James Bond
Welcome to hell, Blofeld.
[after killing what appears to be Blofeld]
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Desperate Thoughts on Life and Death
Mark Rutland
Well why didn't you jump over the side?
Marnie Edgar
The idea was to kill myself, not feed the damn fish.
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Anticipation of Action and Excitement
Q
Good to see you Mr Bond, things have been awfully dull around here...Now you're on this, I hope we're going to have some gratuitous sex and violence!
James Bond
I certainly hope so too.
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Writing: Heart First, Head Later
William Forrester
No thinking — that comes later. You must write your first draft with your heart. You rewrite with your head. The first key to writing is... to write, not to think!
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Identifying William Forrester
William Forrester
My name is...William Forrester. Excuse me. I'm that one.
[put on glasses; drinking a water; pointing to a 'writers's wall of fame picture]
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The First Rule of Law Enforcement
Jim Malone
You just fulfilled the first rule of law enforcement: Make sure when your shift is over, you go home alive.
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Unexpected Discoveries in an Unlikely Location
James Bond
Exceptionally fine shot.
[looking down]
Slumber Inc. Attendant
I didn't know there was a pool down there.
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Consequences of Rejected Alliances and Ambitions
Dr. No
The Americans are fools. I offered my services, they refused. So did the East. Now they can both pay for their mistake.
James Bond
World domination, same old dream. In England, our sanitariums are full of men who think they are ]. Or God.
[[Napoleon]
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Dietary Advice from M to Bond
M
Too many free radicals. That's your problem.
James Bond
Free radicals," sir?
M
Yes. They're toxins that destroy the body and the brain, caused by eating too much red meat and white bread and too many dry martinis!
James Bond
Then I shall cut out the white bread, sir.
M
Oh, you'll do more than that, 007. From now on you will suffer a strict regimen of diet and exercise; we shall purge those toxins from you!
James Bond
Shrublands?
M
You got it!
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Astonishing Revelation by James Bond
James Bond
Shocking. Positively shocking.
[''After electrocuting an assassin'']
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A Hopeful Wish for the Future
Allan Quatermain
May this new century be yours, son, as the old one was mine.
[''last words to Tom, as he's dying'']
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A Toast to Enjoyment
James Bond
Bon appetit.
[after bond throws Hans into a piranha tank]
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A Defeated Exit
James Bond
Well, he certainly left with his tails between the legs.
[after flinging Mr. Wint with a bomb into the ocean]
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Indestructibility and Consequences in Action
Tiffany Case
My God ..You've just killed James Bond!
James Bond
Is that who it was? Well, it just proves no one's indestructible.
[James Bond in disgust]
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Bond's Limited Knowledge on Diamonds
Sir Donald Munger
Tell me, Commander, how far does your expertise extend into the field of diamonds?
James Bond
Well, hardest substance found in nature, they cut glass, suggests marriage, I suppose it replaced the dog as the girl's best friend. That's about it.
M
Refreshing to hear that there is one subject you're not an expert on!
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The Power of Unexpected Gifts in Relationships
William Forrester
The key to a woman's heart is an unexpected gift at an unexpected time.
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Unexpected Stay in the Newlywed Suite
Tiffany Case
Darling, why are we suddenly staying in the Newlywed Suite at the Whyte House?
James Bond
In order to form a more perfect union.
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Tailored Suits: A Conversation Between Friends
Felix Leiter
Where did you get that suit?
James Bond
My tailor, in Savile Row.
Leiter
Mine's from Washington. Felix Leiter, ].
[[Central Intelligence Agency]
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A Moment of Mischief
Allan Quatermain
That was naughty!
[''About Hyde'']
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Little Nelly's Successful Defense of Honor
James Bond
Little Nelly got a hot reception. Four big shots made improper advances toward her, but she defended her honour with great success.
[Coded message to headquarters after being waylaid by attack helicopters]
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Discovering Truth in Reflection
Detective Sergeant Johnson
Here in a room like this one, you find something about yourself. Something like the truth.
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Belief and Doubt in Marnie's World
Marnie Edgar
I don't believe in luck.
Mark Rutland
What do you believe in?
Marnie Edgar
Nothing.
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Embracing Dreams and Personal Growth
William Forrester
Dear Jamal, Someone I once knew wrote that we walk away from our dreams afraid that we may fail or worse yet, afraid we may succeed. You need to know that while I knew so very early that you would realize your dreams, I never imagined I would once again realize my own. Seasons change young man, and while I may have waited until the winter of my life, to see the things I've seen this past year, there is no doubt I would have waited too long, had it not been for you.
[Jamal opens the letter]
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Confrontation with a Smith & Wesson
James Bond
That's a Smith & Wesson, and you've had your six.
[when Professor Dent aims revolver at him - but its empty; aims his own pistol; shoots Dent twice, killing him.]
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Embrace the act of creation
William Forrester
Punch the keys, for God's sake!
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Embracing the Whole of Humanity
Arthur
God uses people like you, Lancelot. Because your heart is open. You hold nothing back. You give all of yourself.
Lancelot
If you knew me better, you would not say such things.
Arthur
Oh, hey, I take the good with the bad, together. I can't love people in slices.
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Paradox of Sobriety in Alcohol Consumption
Detective Sergeant Johnson
The more I drink, the more sober I get.
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Chicago's Unpleasant Atmosphere Described by Malone
Jim Malone
Welcome to Chicago. This town stinks like a whorehouse at low tide.
[to Ness]
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Confusion Between Holidays and Ordinary Days
Detective Sergeant Johnson
They wouldn't know Christmas from pancake bloody Tuesday.
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Identity and Nicknames in Relationships
Mark Rutland
I think I'll go on calling you Marnie: pet name. Doesn't really matter; you can call yourself "Minnie Q. Mouse" on a marriage license.
Marnie Edgar
You know who I am: I'm "Minnie Q. Thief"!
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A King's Final Command to His People
Arthur
I have no pride left in me. What I do, now I do for my people and for Camelot. And may they forgive me. This is my last act as your king. Do not be afraid. All things change. I am Arthur of Camelot, and I command you now... all... TO FIGHT!! Fight like you've never fought before! Never surrender! Never surrender! Fight as you never-
[thrusts sword onto the ground; kneels but suddenly rises with sword; everybody is surprised and Malagant's men draw swords too; gets shot by several crossbow bolts; loses sword]
Guinevere
NO!!!
Arthur
CAMELOT LIVES!!!!
[as the knights get him out of danger; the citizens and knights start attacking Malagant's troops]
Malagant
BURN IT! BURN EVERYTHING!
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Winning and Losing in Competition
Maximilian Largo
Do you lose as gracefully as you win?
James Bond
I don't know, I've never lost.
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Desire and Duty in a Dangerous Game
Tatiana Romanova
The mechanism is... Oh, James, James... Will you make love to me all the time in England?
James Bond
Day and night. Go on about the mechanism.
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The Power of Summoning Life's Potential
Juan Sánchez Villa-Lobos Ramírez
Most people have a full measure of life, and most people just watch it slowly drip away. But if you can summon it all up, at one time in one place, you can accomplish something glorious!
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Trust and Uncertainty in High-Stakes Situations
Tiffany Case
Listen, you can drop me off at the next corner. This whole thing is getting a little out of hand. No regrets, but when you start stealing moon machines from Willard Whyte, Good bye and Good Luck!
James Bond
Just relax, I have a friend named Felix who can fix anything.
Case
Is he married? Relax, you've got a friend named Felix who can fix anything.
[after being pulled over by the sheriff; sarcastically]
Bond
Unfortunately, so can Willard Whyte.
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One Bullet Philosophy
Allan Quatermain
If you can't do it with one bullet, don't do it at all.
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Bond's Encounter with Vargas
Domino
Vargas's behind you.
James Bond
Really?
Domino
He must have followed us.
Bond
I think he got the point.
Domino
It should have been Largo.
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A Witty Exchange Between Bond and Blush
Fatima Blush
Oh, how reckless of me. I made you all wet.
James Bond
Yes, but my martini is still dry. My name is James.
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Aim and Fire: A Strategy for Success
Allan Quatermain
Very ]. Fire enough bullets and hope to hit the target.
[[American]
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James Bond Offers Sincere Condolences
James Bond
Madame, I've, er, come to offer my... sincere condolences.
[at Col Jacques Bouvar's funeral; punches the "widow" in the face]
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A Cautious Reminder of Timing
Allan Quatermain
Take your time. Too soon, but that was bloody close.
[''teaching Tom to shoot''; ''Tom shoots and misses'']
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Sacrifices Made in Service to England
James Bond
Oh the things I do for England.
[about to make love to Helga Brandt]
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A Conversation About Beauty and Perception
James Bond
You're one of the most beautiful girls I've ever seen.
Tatiana Romanova
Thank you, but, I think my mouth is too big.
James Bond
No, it’s the right size... for me, that is.
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Urgent Plea for James Bond's Return
James Bond
Oh, no.
Nigel Small-Fawcett
I'm sorry, Mr. Bond. Obviously caught you at a bad moment.
James Bond
M sent you.
Nigel Small-Fawcett
Only to plead for your return, sir. M says that without you in the service, he fears for the security of the civilized world.
James Bond
Never again.
Domino Petachi
Never?
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A Conversation About Time Accuracy
James Bond
Your clock: is it correct?
Russian Consulate clerk
Always.
James Bond
Of course.
James Bond
Excuse me, you did say your clock was correct?
Russian Consulate clerk
Russian clocks are always ...
James Bond
Is this the Lektor?
Tatiana Romanova
Yes.
[''Coughing'']
James Bond
Here take this. It's only tear gas.
[''Giving his gas mask to Romanova'']
Tatiana Romanova
I thought it was for tomorrow. But today is the 13th.
James Bond
It's a hell of a time to be superstitious.
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SPECTRE: The Cornerstones of Power Explained
Dr. No
I'm a member of SPECTRE.
James Bond
SPECTRE?
[confused]
Dr. No
SPECTRE. SPecial Executive for Counter-intelligence, Terrorism, Revenge, and Extortion. The four great cornerstones of power headed by the greatest brains in the world.
Bond
Correction. Criminal brains!
Dr. No
The successful criminal brain is always superior. It has to be!
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Secrets and Police Work Rules
Jim Malone
That's the second rule of police work. If you want to keep a secret, don't tell the boss.
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Love, Control, and Wildness in Relationships
Marnie Edgar
You don't love me. I'm just something you've caught! You think I'm some sort of animal you've trapped!
Mark Rutland
That's right - you are. And I've caught something really wild this time, haven't I? I've tracked you and caught you and by God I'm going to keep you.
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Complex Perspectives on a Woman's Character
Tatiana Romanova
Horrible, horrible woman.
James Bond
Yes, she had her kicks.
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The Army's Importance Beyond Life and Death
Lt. Col. Alan Caldwell
We used to joke that being in the army was not a matter of life and death. It's more important than that.
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Questioning the Use of Automatic Rifles
Allan Quatermain
Automatic rifles. Who in God's name has automatic rifles?
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Struggles of the Mind and Body
Detective Inspector Johnson
It hasn't always been like this, like it is now. I can't think, I can't stop thinking. Is it like that? Is it the same for you? Is your mind full of things all the time? Thoughts, pictures, shadows, darkness. White, smooth white legs, thighs and breasts, blood and pain?
[grabs Baxter's hand, squeezes]
Kenneth Baxter
You're hurting me.
Detective Sergeant Johnson
Help me!
[sobbing]
Kenneth Baxter
You're hurting me.
Detective Sergeant Johnson
Help me!
Kenneth Baxter
Help your bloody self!
[breaks free from Johnson]
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Urgency in Departure Timing
Sylvia Trench
When did you say you had to leave?
James Bond
Immediately... almost immediately.
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A Meeting of Courage and Luck
James Bond
I admire your courage, Miss...?
Sylvia Trench
Trench. Sylvia Trench. I admire your luck, Mister...?
James Bond
Bond. James Bond.
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Time to Kill Before the Reef
James Bond
Is it far to the reef?
Fatima Blush
It's far enough. We've got time to kill.
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James Bond's Witty Observation on Goldfinger
James Bond
Auric Goldfinger." Sounds like a French nail varnish.
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Bond's Encounter with a Confident Woman
Fatima Blush
Hold it! Sit up. Your gun. Carefully. Over here. Spread your legs. Good. Very good. You're quite a man, Mr. James Bond. But I am a superior woman. Guess where you get the first one.
[points her gun at Bond]
James Bond
Well, in view of your hatred of men...
Fatima Blush
LIAR! You know that making love to Fatima was the greatest pleasure of your life.
[enraged; normal]
James Bond
Well, to be perfectly honest, there was this girl in Philadelphia...
Fatima Blush
SHUT UP! I am the best.
James Bond
Yes. Yes, you're right. In fact, I was going to put you in my memoirs as...number one.
Fatima Blush
Write. Write. Now write this: "The greatest rapture in my life was afforded me in a boat in Nassau by Fatima Blush. Signed James Bond, 007".
[keeps pointing her gun at Bond and gives the newspaper to him; Bond takes the pen-gun out of his pocket]
James Bond
I just remembered...It's against service policy for agents to give out endorsements.
Fatima Blush
WRITE!
James Bond
Right now?
Fatima Blush
Right now.
[last words]
James Bond
Not perfected yet"?
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The Value of Personal Expression in Writing
William Forrester
Why is it that the words that we write for ourselves are always so much better than the words we write for others?
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Death and Its Circumstances in Dr. No
Construction worker
How did it happen?
James Bond
I think they were on their way to a funeral.
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Patience and Observation in the Job
Jim Malone
Take it easy...take it easy! It'll all happen in time. This is the job. Don't wait for it to happen. Don't even want it to happen. Just watch what does happen.
[to Ness, preparing for the liquor raid at the border]
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Observation of Naval Developments
Kerim Bay
A gift from your navy. It is a pity we cannot hear too. How are things in there?
James Bond
Well, from this angle... things are shaping up nicely.
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Bond's Iconic Introduction in Goldfinger
James Bond
* First time this line is said by Bond.
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Comment on Physical Appearance and Attractiveness
Mark Rutland
You're very sexy with your face clean.
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Flattery and Dinner Invitations in the Office
James Bond
Moneypenny! What gives?
Miss Moneypenny
Me, given an ounce of encouragement. You've never taken me to dinner looking like this. You've never taken me to dinner ...
Bond
I would, you know. Only M would have me court-martialed for... illegal use of government equipment.
Moneypenny
Flattery will get you nowhere — but don't stop trying.
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Consequences of Unusual Actions in Relationships
Honey Ryder
I put a black widow spider underneath his mosquito net ... a female, they're the worst. It took him a whole week to die. Did I do wrong?
[Bond looks shocked]
James Bond
Well, it wouldn't do to make a habit of it.
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Caution Against Risky Choices
Jim Malone
If you're afraid of getting a rotten apple, don't go to the barrel. Get it off the tree.
[about finding a team member not under Capone's influence]
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Desire and Honesty in Relationships
Hannah
And you really didn't sleep with her?
Paul
No.
Hannah
And you didn't want to sleep with her?
Paul
Good God, yes, I did.
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A Knight's Path and Choices
Malagant
May I congratulate the king on his forthcoming marriage. I see my place hasn't been taken yet. To think that I was once first among your knights.
[points to the empty seat; sets his sword down on the table]
Arthur
You left this council of your own free will.
Malagant
We each of us must follow our own road, my lord, and mine had further to go.
Arthur
And where does your road take you, Malagant? To Lyonesse?
Malagant
Lyonesse is my neighbor! I've offered the lady a treaty of friendship. I still await an answer.
[innocently]
Guinevere
You call burning villages an act of friendship?
Malagant
Oh yes, my lady. Since your honored father's death, your land has been more lawless by the day. Were you yourself not attacked on the road here?
Guinevere
You know who attacked me.
Malagant
I made it my business to know. The bandits have been hunted down. Justice has been done.
Guinevere
What justice? You know no law higher than yourself!
[angrily]
Arthur
Armed forces to be given access to all Lyonesse. Troops to assist in the enforcement of law in all Lyonesse." Do you want to sign this?
[reading; to Guinevere]
Guinevere
I'll never sign it.
Arthur
There's your answer. She says no.
Malagant
She's very brave. Now she's to be married. So, is Lyonesse to come under the protection of Camelot?
Arthur
Is Lyonesse in need of protection?
Malagant
Come, Arthur. I'm here to settle this business. We both know Lyonesse is too weak to stand alone. Let's say half each. The lesser gives way to the greater, and what nation could be greater than Camelot, the land of justice and the hope of mankind? Come. Your hand on it. We'll all live together as friends.
[scoffs]
Arthur
You offer me what isn't yours to give.
[hands his treaty back]
Malagant
You all know me. You know I'm a man of my word. Don't make an enemy of me. I mean no harm to Camelot.
[to the rest of the council]
Arthur
You know the law we live by. And where is it written, "Beyond Camelot live lesser people, people too weak to protect themselves; let them die", hmm?
[rises]
Malagant
Other people live by other laws, Arthur. Or is the law of Camelot to rule the entire world?
Arthur
There are laws that enslave men, and laws that set them free. Either what we hold to be right and good and true is right and good and true, for all mankind, under God, or we're just another robber tribe.
Malagant
Your fine words are talking you out of peace and into war.
Arthur
There's a peace that's only to be found on the other side of war. If that battle must come, I will fight it!
Sir Agravaine
And I!
[the other knights echo him]
Malagant
The great Arthur... and his great dream. No dream lasts forever.
[contemptuous]
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The Nature of Competition in Relationships
Maximilian Largo
Are you a man who enjoys games?
James Bond
Depends with whom I'm playing.
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Identity and Wit in a Brief Encounter
Plenty O'Toole
Hi, I'm Plenty.
James Bond
But of course you are.
[looks at cleavage]
O'Toole
Plenty O'Toole.
Bond
Named after your father perhaps?
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Invitation to enter with caution
William Forrester
Bolt the door, if you're coming in.
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Struggling with Violent Impulses
Mark Rutland
I'm fighting a powerful impulse to beat the hell out of you.
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Empowerment in a Moment of Confidence
William Forrester
Yes! YES! You're the man now, dog!
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A Moment of Reflection Among Friends
Paul
What are you thinking?
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Discovering Love Too Late
Paul
You know, I never knew what love was until I met your mother. And by then it was too late.
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Struggles with Intimacy and Trust
Marnie Edgar
Can't you understand? Isn't it plain enough? I cannot bear to be handled.
Mark Rutland
By anybody? Or just me?
Marnie Edgar
You... Men!
Mark Rutland
Really? You didn't seem to mind at my office that day, or at the stables. And all this last week I've handled you.
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Wit and Tension in a Captive Moment
Donald Grant
Keep still. Alright, now get up on your knees. Put your hands in your pockets. Keep em there.
[''Bond does so'']
James Bond
Red wine, with fish. Well, that should have told me something.
Donald Grant
You may know the right wines... but you're the one on your knees. How does it feel, old man?
James Bond
Old man?" Is that what you chaps in S.M.E.R.S.H. call each other?
Donald Grant
S.M.E.R.S.H?
[''Puzzled'']
James Bond
... Of course. S.P.E.C.T.R.E. Then it wasn't a Russian show at all. You've been playing us all against each other, haven't you? Then it was S.P.E.C.T.R.E. who killed the Russian agent in the mosque. You?
[''Frowns, then realizes''; ''Pause''; ''Grant smirks'']
Donald Grant
Mm-hm.
James Bond
Kerim, and the other man?
Donald Grant
Mm-hm.
James Bond
And Nash?
[''Angrily'']
Donald Grant
Oh, I don't mind talking. I get a kick out of watching the great James Bond find out what a bloody fool he's been making of himself. We're pros, Mr. Bond. We sweated your recognition code out of one of your men in Tokyo, before he died. Since then, I've been keeping tabs on you. I've been your guardian angel. Saved your life at the gypsy camp.
[''Smugly''; ''Keeping Bond covered, he pulls Bond's gun out of his pocket and screws a suppressor onto the barrel'']
James Bond
Ah, yes. I am much obliged.
[''Nods'']
Donald Grant
We needed you alive until you could get us the L.E.K.T.O.R.
James Bond
So you had me deliver it on a plate. That's brilliant. Go on, I'm fascinated.
[''Nods'']
Donald Grant
Now that we have it, you and the girl are expendable... between here, and Trieste. Keeping Bond covered with the silenced gun, he puts his own gun away]
James Bond
... The girl? Isn't she working for S.P.E.C.T.R.E., too?
Donald Grant
No. She thinks she's doing it all for Mother Russia. She takes her orders from Colonel Klebb.
James Bond
But Rosa Klebb's Russian- Head of Operations for S.M.E.R.S.H.
Donald Grant
Was. Klebb works for S.P.E.C.T.R.E. now. The girl doesn't know that.
James Bond
...Well, then why kill her?
Donald Grant
Orders. That's only half of it, old man. Here's a roll of film. She'll have it in her handbag. And on you, they'll find this letter. It's from her, threatening to give the film to the press unless you marry her for helping you get the L.E.K.T.O.R.
[''Pulls a small roll of film from his pocket, smirking''; ''Tosses it on the floor and pulls a letter from his pocket'']
James Bond
What film?
[''Confused'']
Donald Grant
Taken in the bridal suite of your hotel. Something else the girl didn't know about...or you. (snickers)
[''Smirking'']
James Bond
It must be a pretty sick collection of minds to dream up a plan like that.
[''Angrily'']
Donald Grant
Do you see the headlines? "British Agent Murders Beautiful Russian Spy, then Commits Suicide.
James Bond
Tell me- which lunatic asylum did they get you out of?
[''Scornfully'']
Donald Grant
Don't make it tougher on yourself. My orders are to kill you and deliver the L.E.K.T.O.R. How I do it's my business. It'll be slow and painful.
[''Stands up, coldly''; ''He backhands Bond hard across the face'']
James Bond
How much are they paying you?
Donald Grant
What's it to you?
James Bond
We'll double it.
Donald Grant
Your "word of honor, as an English Gentleman?" The first one won't kill you...nor the second. Not even the third. Not til you crawl over here, and you kiss my foot!
[''Steps back, mockingly''; ''Glances at his pistol and smirks''; ''Snarling'']
James Bond
...How about a cigarette?
Donald Grant
Not a chance.
James Bond
I'll pay for it.
Donald Grant
...What with?
James Bond
Fifty gold sovereigns.
Donald Grant
...Where are they?
James Bond
Up there, in my case.
Donald Grant
You show me.
[''Bond opens the case but angles it so that Grant can't see him turning the catches horizontally'']
James Bond
All right, how about that cigarette?
[''Pulls out the sovereigns and holds them out'']
Donald Grant
Throw em down there. More in the other case?
[''Putting on his killing gloves''; ''Bond drops the coins by Grant's feet'']
James Bond
I should imagine so; it's a standard kit. I'll have a look.
[''Pretends to think''; ''Pushes his case aside and reaches quickly for Nash's case'']
Donald Grant
Put your hands back in your pockets. Keep em there.
[''Sharply''; ''Bond does so, looking defeated'']
James Bond
You won't be needing this... "old man".
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Writing Confidentiality in Forrester's Apartment
William Forrester
What you write in this apartment stays in this apartment. No exceptions.
[to Jamal]
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