“Not essential? I think you misunderstand the meaning of the word. I teach history and literature, since when it's not essential?”
“War brings out the worst in people.”
“I'll tell you one thing, Kenny. Those brass hats have one big advantage. That is, if we do what they want us to do, there's none of us gonna be alive to tell them they were wrong.”
“If they refuse to remove the missiles, we retain the option to strike and invade. A sneak attack would be counter to what the United States stands for. It leaves us no room to maneuver, and the inevitable Soviet response would force us into a war.”
“A day without blood is like a day without sunshine.”
“God has a hard-on for Marines because we kill everything we see! He plays His games, we play ours! To show our appreciation for so much power, we k...”
“Do you know why you're afraid when you're alone? I do. I do.”
“- Malcolm Crowe: Have you done any free association writing, Cole? - Cole Sear: Yes. - Malcolm Crowe: What did you write? - Cole Sear: Upset words.”
“A crime? What crime did he commit? Lieutenant Kendrick, Dawson brought a hungry guy some food. What crime did he commit?”
“I get paid no matter how much time you spend in jail.”