James Earl Jones movie quotes

“Speech is a very important aspect of being human. A whisper doesn't cut it.”
James Earl Jones

“That is strength, boy! That is power! The strength and power of flesh! What is steel, compared to the hand that wields it?”
James Earl Jones - Thulsa Doom

“- Zazu: There's one in every family sire. Two in mine, actually. And they always manage to ruin special occasions.
- Mufasa: What am I going to do with him?
- Zazu: He'd make a very handsome throw rug.
- Mufasa: Zazu!
- Zazu: And just think, whenever he gets dirty you can take him out and beat him.”

Rowan Atkinson - Zazu
James Earl Jones - Mufasa

“Contemplate this on the tree of woe. Crucify him!”
James Earl Jones - Thulsa Doom

“You have come to me, my son. For who now is your father if it is not me? I am the well spring, from which you flow. When I am gone, you will have never been. What would your world be, without me, my son?”

James Earl Jones - Thulsa Doom

“You must heed my words before I’m gone, my son. Now, you will be king. But the throne must pass to a male heir. Akeem, it appears you have a son! He must be found.”
James Earl Jones - Jaffe Joffer

“Believe in yourself and there will come a day when others will have no choice but to believe with you.”
James Earl Jones - Mufasa

“Stay low to the ground, check the wind... the shadows, and wait for the perfect moment to pounce.”
James Earl Jones - Mufasa

“- Mufasa: Don't turn your back on me, Scar!
- Scar: Oh, no, Mufasa. Perhaps you shouldn't turn your back on me.
- Mufasa: Is that a challenge?”
James Earl Jones - Mufasa
Chiwetel Ejiofor - Scar

“- Young Simba: I'm going to be King of Pride Rock. I want to be brave like you.
- Mufasa: I'm only brave when I have to be.”
JD McCrary - Young Simba
James Earl Jones - Mufasa

“- Mufasa: What am I gonna do with him?
- Zazu: Come on, we both know he should've been expelled from the Pridelands long ago.
- Mufasa: He is my brother Zazu, this is his home as long as I am king, that'll never change.
- Zazu: Well there is one in every family sire, I had a cousin who thought he was a woodpecker he slammed his head into...” (continue)(continue reading)

James Earl Jones - Mufasa
John Oliver - Zazu

“Simba, you must remember who you are: the one true king.”
James Earl Jones - Mufasa

“Everything you see - exists together in a delicate balance. While others search for what they can take, a true king searches for what he can give.”
James Earl Jones - Mufasa

“- Ray Kinsella: My name's Ray Kinsella. You used my father's name in one of your stories: John Kinsella.
- Terence Mann: You're seeing a whole team of psychiatrists, aren't you?”

Kevin Costner - Ray Kinsella
James Earl Jones - Terence Mann

“You've worked very hard. All of you. You've grown, as athletes and individuals. You've learnt a lot. We've all learned a lot. As Miss Wade would say; a teacher also learns from his students. Today, you have the chance to be the greatest martial artists in the world. It's up to you. If you give everything you've got, everything, you'll be...” (continue)(continue reading)
James Earl Jones - Frank Couzo

“Purging is at last at hand. Day of Doom is here. All that is evil, all their allies; your parents, your leaders, those who would call themselves your judges; those who have lied and corrupted the Earth, they shall all be cleansed.”
James Earl Jones - Thulsa Doom

“Your word is who you are.”

James Earl Jones - Admiral Greer

“- Terence Mann: You're from the sixties.
- Ray Kinsella: Well, yeah, actually...
- Terence Mann: [spraying at Ray Kinsella with a insecticide sprayer] Out! Back to the sixties! Back! There's no place for you here in the future! Get back while you still can!”
Kevin Costner - Terence Mann
James Earl Jones - Ray Kinsella

“You don't build a bond without being present.”
James Earl Jones

“The arts have always been an important ingredient to the health of a nation, but we haven't gotten there yet.”
James Earl Jones

“People who lusted after Marilyn Monroe had no idea she stuttered. It is the secret of her sexiness, actually.”
James Earl Jones

“When you are mute, you become a good listener - it's all one-way. You appreciate the written word. You appreciate the sound.”
James Earl Jones

“What is steel compared to the hand that wields it? Look at the strength in your body, the desire in your heart, I gave you this! Such a waste. Contemplate this on the tree of woe.”

James Earl Jones - Thulsa Doom

“- Gordon Bloomfeld: Objection!
- Professor Banks: To what?
- Gordon Bloomfeld: Quite frankly, to your tone of voice.”
Arye Gross - Gordon Bloomfeld
James Earl Jones - Professor Banks

“I used to play a little ball. I was small, but I made up for it by being slow.”
James Earl Jones - Earl Pilcher Jr.