The Punisher (2004) - Quotes

The Power of Good Memories

Joan: Good memories can save your life.

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Invitation for Dinner

Joan: We want you to have dinner with us.

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A Fatal Miscalculation in Combat

Harry Heck: [Castle triggers the [[w:ballistic knife|ballistic knife] You are one dumb son-of-a-bitch. Bringing a knife to a gunfight. ], firing the blade into Heck's neck and killing him]

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A Song for Your Funeral

Harry Heck: You like that song? I wrote it for you. I'm gonna sing it at your funeral.

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Recognition of a Notorious Figure

Harry Heck: I know you. You're that boy in the newspaper... came back from the dead.

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Understanding Inner Doubts and Fears

Harry Heck: I can hear what you're thinking, all your doubts and fears,

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Unawareness Leads to Silence

Quentin Glass: If they knew, they would've told. They must not have known.

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Exploring the Nature of Pain

Quentin Glass: Okay, why don't you and I see if we can discover the true nature of pain?

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Limitations on Resources in Duty Context

Quentin Glass: With all due respect, we don't have more guns. It's my duty to inform you...

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Castle Will Be Forgotten Soon

Quentin Glass: In forty-eight hours, Castle is a memory. A pro from Memphis - the best.

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Global Network for Intelligence Gathering

Quentin Glass: We called New York, we called Las Vegas, we called Europe and Hong Kong, we even got the Sicilians in it for old times sake. With what you're paying, Howard, we'll know everything there is to know about Otto Krieg in twenty-four hours.

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Confronting the Weight of Conscience

Quentin Glass: You're a small piece of shit and I don't want the karma of your death on my conscience.

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Bounty Offer for Assassination

Howard Saint: Fifty thousand dollars apiece, and fifty thousand more to the man who kills him. If you accept this money, you're in till it's over.

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Reflection on a Changed Neighborhood

Howard Saint: Do you recognize the neighborhood - Little Cuba? Just think - the first time I saw you was only three blocks from here. Of course, the neighborhood was so much more colorful then. Now it's just for whores. You'll fit right in.

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Hunting for Targets in the Club

Howard Saint: Close the club. Bring everyone in. We're going hunting.

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A Call for Ruthless Action Against Castle

Howard Saint: It's YOUR duty to make Castle DEAD! I don't care what it takes, what it costs. Call the Russian.

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Power and Consequences in the Criminal Underworld

Howard Saint: Fourteen shipments are perfect. One goes bad and I get this - why? Because you want to scare me? There's no insurance in this business, you know that. So I'm not covering your fucking losses! And Mike, if you don't like it, just remember one thing: I've got more guns than you do.

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Gratitude Before a Fatal Decision

Howard Saint: Thank you for that explanation. (just before shooting the person addressed.)

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A Father's Demand for Justice

Howard Saint: The man responsible for my son's death must die.

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Frank Castle's Transformation into the Punisher

Frank Castle: (Last lines, v.o.)Those who do evil to others - the killers, the rapists, psychos, sadists - will come to know me well. Frank Castle is dead. Call me...the Punisher.

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The Cold Reality of Pain

Frank Castle: (lighting a blowtorch) It won't hurt at first. It's too hot, you see? The flame sears the nerve endings shut, killing them. You'll go into shock, and all you'll feel is... cold. Then it'll hurt. Isn't science fun, Micky?

Consequences of Violence and Betrayal

Frank Castle: I made you kill your best friend. I made you kill your wife. And now I've killed you.

Strength Training with a Twist

Frank Castle: You look like a strong kid. You must work out. Ever try isometrics? This antipersonnel mine weighs eight pounds. Not much, but try holding it with an outstretched arm. Hell of a workout.

The Concept of Justice Beyond the Law

Frank Castle: (v.o.) Number two: Frank Castle is dead. He died with his family. Number three: In certain extreme situations, the law is inadequate. In order to shame its inadequacy it is necessary to act outside the law. To pursue... natural justice. This is not vengeance. Revenge is not a valid motive, it's an emotional response. No, not vengeance. Punishment.

Preparation for Peace Through War

Frank Castle: (v.o.) I leave this as a declaration of intent so no one will be confused. Number one: Sic vis pacem, para bellum. Latin. The boot-camp sergeant made us recite it like a prayer. Sic vis pacem, para bellum - "If you want peace, prepare for war.

The Distinction Between Vengeance and Punishment

Frank Castle: (v.o., from trailer) They murdered my family. They thought they murdered me. My actions are not vengeance. No, not vengeance. Punishment.