Chiki: Do you even know what's the difference between a pessimist and an optimist? Nino: No, what? Chiki: A pessimist thinks things can't be worse. An optimist knows they can.
Sgt. Marchand: Vous parlez francais? Serb private: No. Sgt. Marchand: Do you speak English? Serb private: Yes. Sgt. Marchand: We came for people. Serb private: Yes. Sgt. Marchand: People between lines. Serb private: Yes, yes. Sgt. Marchand: Where are...
Jane Livingstone: Neutrality does not exist in the face of murder. Doing nothing to stop it is, in fact, choosing. It is not being neutral.
Chiki: Because I have a gun and you don't.
Cera: I hope those aren't my cigarettes. Chiki: When I took them, I didn't know you'd need them. But now I hope . . . [lighting one up and taking a drag, then putting it into Cera's mouth] Chiki: that you'll die of cancer.
[last words] Cameraman: You're sure you don't want me to film the trench? Jane Livingstone: No. A trench is a trench. They're all the same.
[Jane Livingstone extends a microphone to Chiki] Jane Livingstone: Excuse me... Can I make interview with you? Chiki: Go fuck yourself! You're the last thing I need!
[Nino points a gun at Chiki] Nino: Now... tell me. Who started the war? Chiki: [long pause] We did.
