Faramir quotes from The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)

Denethor

Is there a captain here who still has the courage to do his lord's will?

Faramir

You wish now that our places had been exchanged - that I had died and Boromir had lived.

Denethor

Yes. I wish that.

Faramir

Since you were robbed of Boromir, I will do what I can in his stead. If I should return, think better of me, Father.

Denethor

That will depend on the manner of your return.

Éowyn

The city has fallen silent. There is no warmth left in the sun. It grows so cold.

Faramir

It's just the damp of the first spring rain. I do not believe this darkness will endure.

Faramir

Mithrandir! They have broken through our defenses! They've taken the bridge and the west bank. Battalions of Orcs are crossing the river.

It is as the Lord Denethor predicted. Long has he foreseen this doom.

Gandalf

Foreseen and done nothing! [Faramir stares at Pippin] Faramir? This is not the first halfling to have crossed your path.

Faramir

No.

Pippin

You've seen Frodo and Sam?

Gandalf

Where? When?

Faramir

In Ithilien. Not two days ago. Gandalf, they're taking the road to the Morgul Vale.

Gandalf

And then the pass of Cirith Ungol.

Pippin

What does that mean? What's wrong?

Gandalf

Faramir, tell me everything. Tell me all you know.

Denethor

This is how you would serve your city? You would risk its utter ruin?

Faramir

I did what I judged to be right.

Denethor

What you judged to be right? You've sent the Ring of Power into Mordor! In the hands of a witless Halfling! It should have been brought back to the Citadel to be kept safe. Hidden. Dark and deep beneath the vaults. Not to be used. Unless...At the uttermost end of need.

Faramir

I would not use the Ring. Not if Minas Tirith were falling in ruin and I alone could save it.

Denethor

Ever you desire to appear lordly and gracious as a king of old. Boromir would have remembered his father's need. He would have brought me a kingly gift.

Faramir

Boromir would not have brought the Ring. He would have stretched out his hand to this thing and taken it. He would have fallen.

Denethor

You know nothing of this matter!

Faramir

He would have kept it for his own! And when he returned, you would not have known your son.

Denethor

Boromir was loyal to me! Not some wizard's pupil! [suddenly falls and as Faramir tries to help him, he smiles desperately] My son! [sees the spirit of Boromir, returning then he vanishes, only to see Faramir again; bitterly] Leave me.
[Faramir acquiesces]

Pippin

Here do I swear fealty and service to Gondor. In peace or war. In living or dying. From... from this hour henceforth, until my lord release me, or death... take me.

Denethor

And I shall not forget it. Nor fail to reward that which is given. [holds out his ringed hand which Pippin kisses] Fealty with love. Valor with honor. Disloyalty with vengeance. [sits down and starts to eat. He then looks at Faramir with cold eyes] I do not think we should so lightly abandon the outer defenses. Defenses that your brother long held intact.

Faramir

What would you have me do?

Denethor

I will not yield the river and Pelennor unfought. Osgiliath must be retaken.

Faramir

My lord, Osgiliath is overrun.

Denethor

Much must be risked in war. Is there a captain here who still has the courage to do his lord's will?

Faramir

You wish now that our places have been exchanged? That I have died and Boromir had lived?

Denethor

Yes. I wish that.

Faramir

Since you are robbed of Boromir, I will do what I can in his stead. If I should return, think better of me, Father.

Denethor

That will depend on the manner of your return.

Gandalf

Faramir! Faramir, your father's will has turned to madness! Do not throw your life so rashly!

Faramir

Where does my allegiance lie if not here? This was the great city of the Men of Numenor. I would gladly give my life to defend her beauty, her wisdom. [sadly] Her memory.

Gandalf

Your father loves you, Faramir! He will remember it until the end.