Man on Fire (2004) - Quotes

A Moment of Affection and Affirmation

Pita: I love you, Creasy. And you love me too, don't you?

Creasy: Yes, I do. With all my heart, Pita. Go.

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The Nature of Forgiveness and Justice

Elderly man: In the church, they say to forgive.

Creasy: Forgiveness is between them and God. It's my job to arrange the meeting.

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A Last Wish and Its Regrets

Fuentes: A last wish, please, please. Please.

Creasy: Last wish? I wish you had more time.

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Questioning Divine Forgiveness in Dire Situations

Creasy: Do you think God'll forgive us for what we've done?

Rayburn: No.

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A Vow of Ruthless Revenge

Lisa: What are you gonna do?

Creasy: What I do best. I'm gonna kill em. Anyone that was involved. Anybody who profited from it. Anybody who opens their eyes at me.

Lisa: [whispering] You kill em all.

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Finding Redemption Amidst Darkness

Sister Anna: Do you ever see the Hand of God in what you do?

Creasy: No, not for a long time.

Sister Anna: The Bible says, "Do not be over come with evil, but overcome...?

Creasy: [in Spanish] But overcome evil with good." That's Romans Chapter 12 Verse 21. I am the sheep that got lost, Madre.

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A Child's Innocent Question on Relationships

Pita: Do you have a girlfriend, Creasy?

Creasy: What?

Pita: Do you have a girlfriend?

Creasy: No. What kind of question is that, anyway? You're supposed to be studying history, okay?

Pita: It is history... Creasy history.

Creasy: No, that's ancient history.

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Finding Positives in Life's Relationships

Pita: There are some good things in this world.

Creasy: Oh yeah, like what?

Pita: Like meeting me.

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The Sound That Sets You Free

Creasy: The gunshot holds no fear, say it.

Pita: The gunshot holds no fear.

Creasy: You welcome the sound. In fact it's the sound that sets you free. You are a prisoner on this block until that sound sets you free.

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A Conversation Between Pita and Creasy

Pita: You're late.

Creasy: I'm sorry.

Pita: Where's my mother?

Creasy: I dropped her at home.

Pita: [Creasy doesn't answer] It's no wonder you're late. Why didn't she just come with you? Do you think my mom likes you?

Creasy: I think she's afraid of me. But not the same way most people are.

Pita: I'm not afraid of you.

Creasy: I know you're not.

Pita: Are you afraid of me?

Creasy: I used to be. At first. But not any more.

Pita: Good.

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The Cost of Expertise and Personal Struggles

Samuel: Your resume is quite impressive. 16 years of military experience, extensive counter-terrorism work. I'm surprised anyone could afford you, what's the catch?

Creasy: I drink.

Samuel: How does that affect you?

Creasy: Coordination, reaction time. Top professionals try to kidnap your daughter I'll do the best I can but the service will be on par with the pay.

Samuel: What if amateurs try?

Creasy: I'd probably kill em. That likely?

Samuel: No. No one is to know about your drinking. That includes my wife.

The Truth Revealed by a Bullet

Rayburn: A bullet always tells the truth.

Justice Delivered Outside the System

Rayburn: He'll deliver more justice in a weekend than ten years of your courts and tribunals. Just stay out of his way.

The Artistry of Death in Man on Fire

Rayburn: A man can be an artist ... in anything, food, whatever. It depends on how good he is at it. Creasey's art is death. He's about to paint his masterpiece. I have nothing else to say.

Journey to Blue Bayou

Creasy: I'm goin home, too. I'm goin to Blue Bayou.

A Threat to Ensure Silence

Creasy: [to Samuel] I'm gonna ask your wife a couple of questions. You move... you make one sound... I'll snatch the life right outta you, understand?

Desire for Connection Over Material Wealth

Creasy: I don't want your money! YOU UNDERSTAND ME?! No, I want you!

Threatening Intentions of Destruction

Creasy: I'm going to tear your family apart piece by piece, YOU UNDERSTAND ME! PIECE BY PIECE!

A Farewell to a Departed Friend

Creasy: Okay, my friend. It's off to the next life for you. I guarantee, you won't be lonely.

Consequences of Untruthfulness in Interrogation

Creasy: I am going to ask questions. If you don't answer fully and truthfully, you will suffer much more than you have to. I'm going to cut your fingers off. One by one, if I have to.