The Postman * Quotes

"Wouldn't it be great if wars could be fought just by the assholes who started them?"

Postman: "I know you. You're... famous."
Bridge City Mayor: "I was once... sorta."

"Once more into the breach, my friends, once more. We'll close the wall with our dead. In peace, nothing so becomes a man as modesty and humility, but when the blast of war blows in our ears, then imitate the action of the tiger, summon up the blood, disguise fair nature with rage and lend the eye a terrible aspect."

"You made Mrs. March feel like she could see again. You made Ford believe he was part of something. You give out hope like it was candy in your pocket."

"Law one: you will obey orders without question.
Law two: punishment shall be swift.
Law three: mercy is for the weak.
Four: terror will defeat reason.
Five: your allegiance is to the clan.
Six: justice can be dictated.
Seven: any clansman may challenge for leadership of the clan.
Law eight: Tthere is only one penalty: death."

General Bethlehem: "You see the reason you don't want to die for anything is because you have nothing to die for. That's the difference between you and me. You don't believe in anything."
Postman: "I believe in the United States."

Irene: "You're a godsend. A savior!"
Postman: "No, I'm... I'm just the Postman."