The Kite Runner (2007) · 27 quotes
Most-quoted character in The Kite Runner (2007): in 11 of its 27 quotes
A line from BabaI piss on the beards of those self-righteous monkeys.
Regarding the mullahs, who teach that drinking alcohol is a sin
Baba There is only one sin, only one. And that is theft. Every other sin is a variation of theft....When you kill a man, you steal a life. You steal his wife's right to a husband, rob his children of a father. When you tell a lie, you steal someone's right to the truth. When you cheat, you steal the right to fairness.
Baba War doesn't negate decency. It demands it, even more than in times of peace.
Baba All this talk of sinning is making me thirsty.
Baba **** the Russia!
His toast in an American bar
Baba You bring me shame.
To Amir
Baba I wish Hassan had been with us today. That would make him happy.
Baba Instead of being a doctor and saving lives, my son wants to make up stories.
Baba **** the Russia!
Baba There is no pain today.
Because he would cry and his tears would turn into pearls.
But why didn't he smell an onion? (Long Pause)
Would you eat dirt if I asked you to do that?
If you would ask it I would. [pause]
But you would not ask that, would you?
Of course not.
I like Charles Bronson. Maybe someday we'll go to Iran.
Why?
Maybe we'd see him somewhere. I could get his autograph.
Charles Bronson's not Iranian.
He's not? So why does he speak Farsi with an Iranian accent?
Baba, have you ever thought about getting new servants?
Baba Why would I ever want to do that?
Baba I grew up with Ali. My father took him in, he loved Ali like his own son. Forty years Ali's been with my family. Forty goddamn years. And you think I'm just going to throw him out? I've never laid a hand on you, Amir, but you ever say that again... You bring me shame. And Hassan... Hassan's not going anywhere. Do you understand? I SAID, DO YOU UNDERSTAND?!
Baba Are you ready for your birthday present?
Is it a drawing book?
Baba Better!
A toy gun?
Baba Better!
Baba Where are you from?
I grew up in Michigan. Came out here for medical school. Once you get used to that California sunshine...
Baba But your family?
My family? We're originally from Russia. [Baba shoves him away, and is next seen with an Arabic doctor.]
Baba My son, the college graduate.
It's just community college.
Baba It's college. And someday, Dr. Amir!
Home? I don't think now's such a good time.
It is a very bad time, but you should come.
Soraya What do you see?
The rest of my life.
Assef You want my advice? Run away. That's what you do best.
Not without Sohrab.
Do you remember what these streets smelled like in the old days?
Farid Kabob.
Lamb kabob.
