Lord of War Quotes

Yuri Orlov: Every faction in Africa calls themselves by these noble names - Liberation this, Patriotic that, Democratic Republic of something-or-other... I guess they can't own up to what they usually are: a federation of worse oppressors than the last bunch of oppressors. Often, the most barbaric atrocities occur when both combatants proclaim themselves freedom-fighters.

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Andre Baptiste Jr.: Can you bring me the gun of Rambo?
Yuri Orlov: Part One, Two, or Three?
Andre Baptiste Jr.: I've only seen Part One.

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Ava Fontaine: I feel like all I've done my whole life is be pretty. I mean, all I've done is be born! I'm a failed actress, a failed artist... I'm not much good as a mother. Come to think of it, I'm not even that pretty anymore. I have failed at everything, Yuri... but I won't fail as a human being.

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Scavenger: [Exile is attempting to retrieve a stolen modulator] If you want the modulator, I'll sell it to you for 500 credits, the same price I offered it for to its original owner.
Exile: [Force Persuade] You will give me the modulator.
Scavenger: I will give you the modulator.
Exile: Thanks for the modulator!
Scavenger: Huh? Did I just... well, you're welcome I guess.

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Simeon Weisz: The problem with gun runners going to war, is that there is no shortage of ammunition.

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[last lines]
Yuri Orlov: You know who's going to inherit the Earth? Arms dealers. Because everyone else is too busy killing each other. That's the secret to survival. Never go to war. Especially with yourself.

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