10 quotes
A Vow of Revenge and Survival
Sanjuro Kuwabatake
You haven't seen the last of me yet. There's a few dozen people I want to kill before I die.
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The Rise of the Samurai's Independence
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The time is 1860... the emergence of a middle class has brought an end to power of the Tokugawa Dynasty... A samurai, once a dedicated warrior in the employ of Royalty, now finds himself with no master to serve other than his own will to survive... and no devices other than his wit and sword.
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Confronting Weakness and Fear
Sanjuro Kuwabatake
Stop it. Stop it! I hate weaklings! Stop crying, or I'll kill you!
[family he has just saved is crying with gratitude; they keep crying]
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The Importance of a Pistol to Unosuke
Unosuke
If I don't have my pistol, I feel almost naked.
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A Challenge Between Life and Death
Sanjuro
So you've no objection to being killed?
Gambler
Hit me if you can! If you think you can do it, try it!
Sanjuro
You know, that might hurt a little.
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Preparation for Uncertain Outcomes
Sanjuro Kuwabatake
Coffin maker. Two coffins... No, better make it three.
[Sanjuro has just killed two men and cut the arm off a third]
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Fear of Ghosts Discussed Among Characters
Gonji
I hope that you are not afraid of ghosts.
Inokichi
Who, me? Of course I'm not afraid of ghosts; they don't exist!
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The Limits of Medicine and Intelligence
Sanjuro Kuwabatake
Well, they say medicine can't cure an idiot.
[after the gamblers have challenged him; draws sword and kills two of them]
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The Value of Life and Death
Orin
Whether you kill one man or a hundred, you're just a man who can only be hanged once.
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The Risks of Profit in Conflict
Hansuke
What's the matter? Why are you looking so gloomy, huh? It's a good chance for you to make a lot of money.
The Cooper
You're mistaken. When the fight gets too big, nobody thinks about coffins.
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