Aaron Eckhart movie quotes

“That's the beauty of argument: if you argue correctly, you're never wrong.”

Aaron Eckhart - Nick Naylor

“A film has its own life and takes its own time.”
Aaron Eckhart

“My job requires a certain moral flexibility.”

Aaron Eckhart - Nick Naylor

“The night is darkest just before the dawn. And I promise you, the dawn is coming.”

Aaron Eckhart - Harvey Dent

“The world is cruel, and the only morality in a cruel world is chance.”
Aaron Eckhart - Two-Face

“- Two-Face: The joker chose me!
- Batman: Because you were the best of us. He wanted to prove that even someone as good as you could fall.
- Two-Face: And he was right.”
Aaron Eckhart - Two-Face
Christian Bale - Batman

“You either die a hero or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain.”
Aaron Eckhart - Harvey Dent

“During your travels, it's important to always keep one thing in mind: when one thing ends, something else begins.”
Aaron Eckhart - Burke

“Sometimes, despite your best efforts otherwise, life will give you lemons. When that happens, you've got two choices, friend: you can wear a sour face or make lemonade.”
Aaron Eckhart - Burke

“Funerals are important rituals. They're not only recognition that a person has died; they're recognition that a person has lived.”
Aaron Eckhart - Burke

“Most important thing, never criticize, always encourage. You just want them to be passionate. That’s what I always tell my son. Find something you care about, and care deeply. That and the Golden Rule: treat others as you like to be treated.”
Aaron Eckhart - Benjamin Asher

“- Mike Banning: I was wondering when you were gonna come out of the closet.
- Benjamin Asher: That's not funny.”
Gerard Butler - Mike Banning
Aaron Eckhart - Benjamin Asher

“I will not be executed as propaganda. You don’t let them take me; if it comes to it I want you to kill me. That’s an order.”

Aaron Eckhart - Benjamin Asher

“The objective is simple. The obstacles are gigantic. We're going to need all the help in the world, but if we are to avoid panic and chaos, the world at large can never know what's happening here.”
Aaron Eckhart - Josh

“We've lost good friends. Family. All good people. Heroes, every one of them. Our hearts and prayers go out to their families. And they will be remembered. Nor will we forget those who serve out of the spotlight, to whom we owe our highest gratitude.”
Aaron Eckhart - President Benjamin Asher

“My point is that you have to think for yourself. If your parents told you that chocolate was dangerous would you take their word for it? So perhaps instead of acting like sheep when it comes to cigarettes you should find out for yourself.”
Aaron Eckhart - Nick Naylor

“We will rise renewed, stronger, and united. This is our time. Our chance to get back to the best of who we are. To lead by example with the dignity, integrity, and honor that built this country. And which will build it once again. May God bless you, and may God bless the United States of America.”
Aaron Eckhart - President Benjamin Asher

“- Joey Naylor: Do I have flexible morals?
- Nick Naylor: Let's say you became a lawyer and you were asked to defend a murderer worse than that, a child murderer now, the law states that every person deserves a fair trial, would you defend him?
- Joey Naylor: I don't know, I guess every person deserves a fair defense.
- Nick Naylor: So do...” (continue)(continue reading)
Cameron Bright - Joey Naylor
Aaron Eckhart - Nick Naylor

“- President Benjamin Asher: The United States of America doesn't negotiate with terrorists!
- Kang: Who said anything about negotiating?”
Aaron Eckhart - President Benjamin Asher
Rick Yune - Kang

“- Benjamin Asher: [out jogging] What are you made of?
- Mike Banning: [starts running backwards] Burbon and poor choices sir.”
Aaron Eckhart - Benjamin Asher
Gerard Butler - Mike Banning

“- Mike Banning: [Gives Asher a gun] Stay in this room and wait for me to come back.
- Benjamin Asher: And if you don't come back?
- Mike Banning: Then you're fucked.”
Gerard Butler - Mike Banning
Aaron Eckhart - Benjamin Asher

“- Mike Banning: You're going to seriously try to rope-a-dope me? That's an old man's move.
- President Benjamin Asher: I am an old man.
- Mike Banning: No, you're not. But you box like one.”
Gerard Butler - Mike Banning
Aaron Eckhart - President Benjamin Asher

“- Senator Lothridge: Mr. Naylor we're hear to examine the possibility of a warning label on cigarettes. I have to ask you out of formality: do you believe that smoking cigarettes, over time, can lead to lung cancer and lead to other respiratory conditions such as emphysema?
- Nick Naylor: Yes. In fact, I think you'd be hard pressed to find...” (continue)(continue reading)
Spencer Garrett - Senator Lothridge
Aaron Eckhart - Nick Naylor

“- Senator Ortolan Finistirre: What are you going to do when he turns 18? C'mon, Mr. Naylor. On his 18th birthday will you share a cigarette with him? Will you spend a lovely afternoon like one of your ludicrous cigarette advertisements? You seem to have to have a lot to say about how we should raise our children. What of your own? What are you...” (continue)(continue reading)
William H. Macy - Senator Ortolan Finistirre
Aaron Eckhart - Nick Naylor

“Right there, looking into Joey's eyes, it all came back in a rush. Why I do what I do. Defending the defenseless, protecting the disenfranchised corporations that have been abandoned by their very own consumers.”
Aaron Eckhart - Nick Naylor