The Eagle

Marcus Aquila: "Marcus Flavius Aquila, Fourth Cohort of Gaul, Second Legion, come to relieve the command."
Lutorius: "Lutorius Drusillus Salinator, acting senior officer."
Marcus Aquila: "Where's the garrison commander?"
Lutorius: "He left this morning, sir. Couldn't wait to get away."

"Mithras, lord of light, please help me, father of our fathers. Help me lead my men well. Do not let me dishonor my legion. Please help me regain my family's honor."
[saying a prayer]

Esca: "How can a piece of metal mean so much to you?"
Marcus Aquila: "The eagle is not a piece of metal. The eagle is Rome."

"I hate everything you stand for."

"He's not a slave. And he knows more about honor and freedom than you'll ever know."