A character in The Constant Gardener (2005)

Justin Quayle quotes from The Constant Gardener (2005)

Ralph Fiennes

2nd most-quoted character in The Constant Gardener (2005): in 5 of its 15 quotes
Most scenes with: Tessa Quayle (2), Tim Donohue (2)

Scenes with Justin Quayle

5 scenes
Justin Quayle
[Tessa tells Justin to slow down, wanting to drive a woman, her baby, and her brother who are walking 40 kilometers back to his home]

We can't involve ourselves in their lives, Tessa.

Justin Quayle

Be reasonable. There are millions of people, they all need help. It's what the agencies are here for.

Yeah, but these are three people that we can help.

Justin Quayle

Well, ah, I can't speak for Sir Bernard...

Oh, I thought that was why you were here?

Justin Quayle
[lecture audience laughs]

Well, diplomats have to go where they're sent.

So do labradors.

Justin Quayle
[Smiling]

Ouch... Well, I think Mr. Bernard would argue that when peaceful means are exhausted...

Exhausted? Mr.Quayle, they're not exactly exhausted, they're just lying in the way of the tanks!

Policeman

For a diplomat you're not a very good liar.

Justin Quayle

I haven't risen very high.

[after a car chase through the desert]

Who did you think I was?

Justin Quayle

**** you, Donohue! This is bandit country.

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