“the world’s not fair, but moral standards apply to all. the ruler isn’t always a superior person, and the ruled isn’t always inferior. the world doesn’t belong to the rich, or even the powerful, but to those of pure heart. have you thought of the children? all that we do, they’re watching. we need to be good role models. all that we do, is not for today, but for tomorrow.” - ip man to sergeant po, ip man 3(the english subtitles to the film in cantonese)
“may you live forever.” - king leonidas to ephialtes the traitor, 300
(for context, there was no greater honor for a spartan warrior than for him to die in battle.)
“the time for honoring yourself will soon be at an end... *light-bow/nod* ...highness” - maxiumus decimus meridius to emperor commodus, gladiator
“an old man dies, a young woman lives... fair trade.” - john hartigan, sin city
“the perfect blossom is a rare thing. you could spend your life looking for one, and it would not be a wasted life.” - katsumoto, the last samurai
“perfect... they are all... perfect.” - katsumoto, the last samurai
“jolly good.” *spoken with a stern expression upon his face and in an uninviting tone* - nobutada, the last samurai
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