“You cannot ask me to betray my king. I have sworn an oath.” – D'Artagnan, The Man in the Iron Mask ... Movie Quotes Database

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A scene from The Man in the Iron Mask 1998

D'Artagnan

You cannot ask me to betray my king. I have sworn an oath.

Athos

When a king is dishonorable, you are removed from your oath of honor.

D'Artagnan

An oath is an oath precisely because it cannot be removed.

Athos

Why do you follow him, D'Artagnan? Why? What we fought for is greater than king or rank or reward! What do you fight for now?

D'Artagnan

I fight for the belief that every man can be better, even Louis.

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Athos John Malkovich More Athos quotes →

D'Artagnan Gabriel Byrne More D'Artagnan quotes →

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Athos What gives you the right to judge me, to play God with the lives of others? Is it because you're so much holier than everyone else? Aramis Well yes, there is that. But also because I'm more intelligent than anybody else. D'Artagnan You're constantly surrounded by beautiful women. Do you love any of them? Louis Quite frequently, actually. Aramis We're offering you a chance...to be king. Philippe No. You're offering me a chance to pretend to be king. A king that you hate.