Most-quoted character in The Count of Monte Cristo (2002): in 20 of its 33 quotes
Most scenes with: Abbe Faria (5), Edmond Dantès (5), Fernand Mondego (2)
If you ever loved me, don't...don't rob me of my hate. It's all I have.
Let it go, Edmond. Let it go. I don't know what dark plan lies within you. Nor do I know by what design we were asked to live without each other these 16 years. But God has offered us a new beginning.
God?
Don't slap His hand away.
Can I never escape Him?
No. He is in everything... even in a kiss.
Edmond Why are you doing this?
Oh, it's... complicated.
Edmond Why? In God's name, why?
Because you are the son of a clerk, and I'm not supposed to want to be you!
What happened to your mercy?
Edmond I'm a count, not a saint.
Life is a storm, my young friend. You will bask in the sunlight one moment, be shattered on the rocks the next. What makes you a man is what you do when that storm comes. You must look into that storm and shout as you did in Rome, "Do your worst, for I will do mine!" Then the fates will know you as we know you: as Albert Mondego, the man!
Only a man who has felt ultimate despair is capable of feeling ultimate bliss.
You didn't think I would make it that easy did you?
How did I escape? With difficulty. How did I plan this moment? With pleasure.
You've only got one shot, and it will take more than that to stop me.
Edmond There are two thousand, three hundred and twenty-two blocks in my walls. I have counted them many times.
Ahh! [laughs] But have you named them yet?
Edmond Monsieur, I know you must hear this a great deal, but I assure you, I am innocent. Everyone must say that, I know, but I truly am.
Innocent?
Edmond Yes.
I know, I really do know.
Edmond You mock me?
No, my dear Dantes, I know perfectly well that you are innocent. Why else would you be here? If you were truly guilty, there are a hundred prisons in France where they would lock you away. But, Chateau d'if is where they put the ones they're ashamed of.
And if you're thinking just now 'Why me, oh God?' the answer is: God has nothing to do with it. In fact, God is never in France this time of year.
Edmond God has everything to do with it. He's everywhere. He sees everything.
All right. Let's make a bargain, shall we? You ask God for help, and I'll stop the moment He shows up.
Edmond There are 72,519 stones in my walls. I've counted them many times.
But have you named them yet?
In return for your help, I offer you something priceless.
Edmond My freedom?
No, freedom can be taken away, as you well know. I offer you my knowledge.
The slot opens twice a day. Once in the morning for your toilet bucket, which is where we hide the dirt. And once more in the evening for your plate. Between those times, we can work all day without fear of discovery.
Edmond So neglect becomes our ally.
Here is your final lesson - do not commit the crime for which you now serve the sentence. God said, "Vengeance is mine."
Edmond I don't believe in God.
It doesn't matter. He believes in you.
So, mi amici, I would ask who you are, but in view of your shredded clothes and the fact that the Chateau d'If is two miles away, what's the point? As for me, I am Luigi Vampa, a smuggler and a thief. My men and I have come to this island to bury alive one of our number who attempted to keep some stolen gold for himself instead of sharing it with his comrades. Interestingly enough, there are some of his more loyal friends who are insisting that I grant him mercy. Which, of course, I cannot do, or I would quickly lose control of the whole crew. That is why you are such a fortunate find.
Edmond Why is that?
You provide me with a way to show a little mercy to Jacopo - that maggot you see tied up over there - while at the same time not appearing weak. And as a bonus, the lads will get to see a little sport as well.
Edmond How do I accomplish all this?
We watch you and Jacopo fight to the death. If Jacopo wins, we welcome him back to the crew. If you win, I have given Jacopo the chance to live, even if he did not take advantage of it, and you can take his place on the boat.
Edmond What if I win and I don't want to be a smuggler?
Then we slit your throat, and we're a bit shorthanded.
Edmond I find that smuggling is the life for me, and would be delighted to kill your friend the maggot!
I must warn you though... Jacopo is the best knife fighter I've ever seen.
Edmond Perhaps you should get out more often.
We shall call him... Zatarra.
Edmond Sounds fearsome.
It means, "driftwood."
Edmond If you ever again presume to interfere in my affairs I will, I promise, finish what I started the day I met you. Do you understand?
I understand you are mad.
Edmond Mad? My enemies are falling into my traps perfectly.
Mad, Your Grace, for ignoring this: You have a fortune, a beautiful woman who loves you. Take the money, take the woman and live your life. Stop this plan. Take what you have won.
Edmond I can't.
Why not? I am still your man, Zatarra. I swore an oath. I will protect you. Even if it means I must protect you from yourself.
Why did you not come for me?
Edmond Why did you not wait?! You married the very man who betrayed m- [Mercedes raises her hand to show the string around her finger]
So, Zatarra, painful, huh?
Edmond No. I bought this place, thinking one day I would tear it down. But now the only things I care about...are walking off this island with me. Let's go home.
