A character in The Patriot (2000)

Gabriel Martin quotes from The Patriot (2000)

Heath Ledger

4th most-quoted character in The Patriot (2000): in 4 of its 20 quotes

A line from Gabriel Martin

But I considerate myself fortunate to be serving the cause of Liberty. And though I fear death, each day in prayer I reaffirm my willingness, if necessary, to give my life in its service. Pray for me, but above all, pray for the cause. (from a letter written to his brother Thomas)

Scenes with Gabriel Martin

3 scenes

I've just read into the mind of a genius. Cornwallis knows more about war then any of us could ever hope to learn in a dozen lifetimes. His victories at Camden and Charleston were perfect, perfect. The thing is, he knows that... and perhaps that's his weakness.

Gabriel Martin

Sir?

Pride. Pride's a weakness.

Personally, I would prefer stupidity.

Pride will do.

Gabriel Martin

If we win this war, a lot of things will change.

Soldier Occam

What will change?

Gabriel Martin

They call this the New World. It's not. It's the same as the old. But we have the chance to build a new world. A world where all men are created equal under God.

Soldier Occam

Equal... sounds good.

Gabriel Martin

I've come to call on Anne.

Gabriel Martin
[Anne's father puts an ear piece in his ear to hear. Gabriel leans in and tries again louder]

I've come to call on Anne.

Peter Howard

Well, of course you call yourself a man!

Father, stop it! You heard him!

Peter Howard

Well, call on her!

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