Flash Gordon - The Emperor's Judgment on Ignorance and Danger
The Emperor Ming: [leans forward, smiling; leans back again]
Every thousand years, I test each life system in the Universe. I visit it with mysteries, earthquakes, unpredicted eclipses, strange craters in the wilderness... If these are taken as natural, I judge that system ignorant and harmless - I spare it. But if the Hand of Ming is recognized in these events, I judge that system dangerous to us. I call upon the great god Dyzan, and for his greater glory... and for our mutual pleasure... I destroy it utterly.
Dr. Hans Zarkov:
You're saying... it's my fault the Earth is being destroyed?
The Emperor Ming: [grinning]
Precisely... Doctor!
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Flash Gordon - Questioning Intentions in a Hostile Encounter
Dr. Hans Zarkov:
We are only interested in friendship. Why do you attack us?
The Emperor Ming:
Why not?
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Fiddler on the Roof - Wit and Wisdom in Family Dynamics
Perchik:
Your daughter has a quick and witty tongue.
Tevye:
Yes, the wit she gets from me. As the good book says...
Golde:
The good book can wait, get washed!
Tevye:
The tongue she gets from her mother.
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Fiddler on the Roof - A Toast to Friendship and Respect
Lazar Wolfe:
Have a drink?
Tevye:
I won't insult you by saying no.
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Fiddler on the Roof - Cultural Differences Highlighted in Humor
Tevye:
Thank you, your honor. You are a good man. If I may say so, it's too bad you're not a Jew.
Constable: [laughs]
That's what I like about you, Tevye. You're always joking.
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Fiddler on the Roof - Unexpected Compliments Across Cultural Divides
Constable:
You're an honest, decent person. Even though you are a Jew.
Tevye:
Oh... Thank you, your honor. How often does a man get a compliment like that?
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Fiddler on the Roof - The Misunderstanding of a Cow's Name
Tevye:
Pardon me, Lazar Wolfe, but how can a little cow keep you company?
Lazar Wolfe:
Little Cow"?! is that what you call her?!
Tevye:
What else am I to call her? She is a cow!
Lazar Wolfe:
What are you talking about?
Tevye:
No, what are you talking about?
Lazar Wolfe:
No, what are you talking about?
Tevye:
No, what are you talking about?
Lazar Wolfe:
No, what are you talking about?
Tevye:
The new milk cow you want to buy from me!
Lazar Wolfe: [bursts out laughing]
A milk cow! A milk cow so I won't be lonely!
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Fiddler on the Roof - Communication Gap Between Family Members
Lazar Wolfe:
How is your brother-in-law? In America?
Tevye:
Oh, he's doing very well.
Lazar Wolfe:
Oh, he wrote you?
Tevye:
No, not lately.
Lazar Wolfe:
Then how do you know?
Tevye:
If he was doing badly, he would write.
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Fiddler on the Roof - The Irony of Wealth and Misfortune
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Fiddler on the Roof - Misattributed Quotes in a Conversation
Tevye:
As Abraham said, "I am a stranger in a strange land...
Mendel:
Moses said that.
Tevye:
Ah. Well, as King David said, "I am slow of speech, and slow of tongue.
Mendel:
That was also Moses.
Tevye:
For a man who was slow of tongue, he talked a lot.
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Fiddler on the Roof - Wealth and Justice in a Changing World
Perchik:
In this world it is the wealthy who are criminals. Someday their wealth will be ours.
Tevye:
That would be nice. If they would agree, I would agree.
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Fiddler on the Roof - Reflections on Time and Growing Up
Tevye: [singing]
Is this the little girl I carried? Is this the little boy at play?
Golde: [singing]
I don't remember growing older. When did they?
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Fiddler on the Roof - Interpretation of a Quotation's Meaning
Tevye:
As the good book says, when a poor man eats a chicken, one of them is sick.
Mendel:
Where does the book say that?
Tevye:
Well, it doesn't say that exactly, but somewhere there is something about a chicken. Good Sabbath!
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Fiddler on the Roof - Struggle Between Faith and Personal Beliefs
Tevye:
On the other hand, how can I turn my back on my faith, my people? If I try and bend that far, I'll break. On the other hand... No. There is no other hand.
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Fiddler on the Roof - The Paradox of Poverty and Abundance
Tevye:
As the good book says, when a poor man eats a chicken, one of them is sick.
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Fiddler on the Roof - A Call to Action for the Children
Tevye: [Last lines]
All right, children. Let's go.
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Fiddler on the Roof - Questioning Boundaries and Tradition
Tevye: [to God]
Am I bothering You too much? I'm sorry. As the good book says... aaahh, why should I tell You what the Good Book says?
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Fiddler on the Roof - Tevye Asserts His Authority in the Family
Tevye: [looks inside Motel's house for barely a second]
Golde, I am the man in the family! I am the head of the house! And I want to see Motel's new machine now! Now let's go home!
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Fiddler on the Roof - Tevye's Expression of Anger
Tevye:
When I get angry, even flies don't dare to fly!
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Fiddler on the Roof - The Challenge of Different Love in Tradition
Tevye: [to Chava]
As the Good Book says "Each shall seek his own kind". In other words, a bird may love a fish... but where would they build a home together?
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Fiddler on the Roof - Questioning Divine Favor and Human Struggle
Tevye: [to God]
I know, I know. We are Your chosen people. But, once in a while, can't You choose someone else?
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Fiddler on the Roof - Consequences of Actions According to Tevye
Tevye:
As the Good Book says, if you spit in the air, it lands in your face.
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Fiddler on the Roof - Desire for Wealth Amidst Poverty
Tevye: [to God]
It may sound like I'm complaining, but I'm not. After all, with Your help, I'm starving to death. Oh, dear Lord. You made many many poor people. I realize, of course, it's no shame to be poor... but it's no great honor either. So what would be so terrible... if I had a small fortune?
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Fiddler on the Roof - Tevye's Reflection on Divine Mischief
Tevye: [to God]
Sometimes I wonder, when it gets too quiet up there, if You are thinking, "What kind of mischief can I play on My friend Tevye?
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Fiddler on the Roof - The Importance of Tradition in Life
Tevye:
Traditions, traditions. Without our traditions, our lives would be as shaky as... as... as a fiddler on the roof!
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Fiddler on the Roof - The Importance of Tradition in Anatevka
Tevye:
Because of our traditions, we have kept our balance for many, many years. Here in Anatevka, we have traditions for everything: how to how to eat, how to sleep, how to wear clothes. For instance, we always keep our heads covered, and always wear a little prayer-shawl. This shows our constant devotion to God. You may ask, how did this tradition start? I'll tell you. I don't know. But it's a tradition. And because of our traditions, every one of us knows who he is, and what God expects him to do.
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Fiddler on the Roof - The Importance of Tradition in Anatevka
Tevye: [Opening lines]
A fiddler on the roof. Sounds crazy, no? But, here, in our little village of Anatevka, every one of us is a fiddler on the roof trying to scratch out a pleasant, simple tune without breaking his neck. It isn't easy. You may ask, why do we stay here if it's so dangerous? We stay because Anatevka is our home. And how do we keep our balance? That I can tell you in one word: Tradition!
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