Peter O'Toole movie quotes

51 quotes from 6 movies

Troy (2004) as Priam

View Quote I've fought many wars in my time. Some I've fought for land, some for power, some for glory. But I suppose fighting for love makes the most sense of all.

View Quote [as Greek soldiers loot and vandalize the temple] Have you no honor? HAVE YOU NO HONOR?! [is stabbed]

View Quote I loved my son from the moment he opened his eyes until the moment you closed them.

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The Ruling Class (1972) as Jack Gurney, 14th Earl of Gurney

View Quote For what I am about to receive, may I make myself truly thankful.

View Quote Behaviour which would be considered insanity in a tradesman is looked upon as mild eccentricity in a lord.

View Quote If I had only known then who I was now.

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Ratatouille (2007) as Anton Ego

View Quote [when interupting Linguini's press conference] Ego: "You're slow for someone in the fast lane." Linguini: "And you're thin for someone who likes food." Ego: "I don't like food, I love it... if I don't love it I don't swallow."

View Quote [on TV-broadcast] Amusing title: "Anyone Can Cook". What's even more amusing is that Gusteau actually seems to believe it. I, on the other hand, take cooking seriously, and no, I don't think anyone can do it.

View Quote I don't like food, I love it. If I don't love it, I don't swallow. [Linguini gulps nervously] I will return tomorrow night with high expectations. Pray you don't disappoint me.

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Caligula (1979) as Tiberius

View Quote I am nursing a viper in Rome's bosom.

View Quote Every senator believes himself to be a potential Caesar. Therefore every senator is guilty of treason, in thought if not in deed. The senate is the natural enemy of any Caesar, "Little Boots". They offer to prove any law I made before I made it. I said: 'What if I go mad? What then?' No answer. They were born to be slaves.

View Quote When Rome was just a city, we were just citizens, known to one another, you see. We were frugal, good, disciplined and dignified. The Romans I rule are not what they were. They lust. They lust for power and pleasure, money, the wives of other men. Oh yes, I am a true moralist, and stern as any Cato. Fate chose me to govern swine. In my old age, I am become a swineherd.

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My Favorite Year (1982) as Alan Swann

View Quote Damn you! I'm not an actor, I'm a movie star!

View Quote What's in a name? A rose by any other name would wither and die.

View Quote Benjy: I think I'm going to be unwell.
Swann: Ladies are unwell, Stone. Gentlemen vomit.
Benjy: Mm-hm.
Swann: [to his limo driver] Alfredo, you needn't wait. We shan't need the car any more. We're going to throw up in the park and then walk home.

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The Last Emperor (1987) as Reginald Johnston

View Quote The Emperor has been a prisoner in his own palace since the day that he was crowned, and has remained a prisoner since he abdicated. But now he's growing up, he may wonder why he's the only person in China who may not walk out of his own front door. I think the Emperor is the loneliest boy on Earth.

View Quote Puyi, age 15: Who is this George Washington?
Reginald Johnston: A famous American, Your Majesty. A revolutionary general, the first American president.
Puyi, age 15: Ah, like Mr. Lenin in Russia?
Reginald Johnston: Not quite.
Puyi, age 15: Does he have a car?
Reginald Johnston: He lived a long time ago, Your Majesty.
Puyi, age 15: I want a car.