[last lines] Michael Sullivan, Jr.: I saw then that my father's only fear was that his son would follow the same road. And that was the last time I ever held a gun. People always thought I grew up on a farm. And I guess, in a way, I did. But I lived ...
John Rooney: May you get to Heaven an hour before the Devil knows you're dead
Michael Sullivan, Jr.: So when do I get my share of the money? Michael Sullivan: Well... how much do you want? Michael Sullivan, Jr.: Two hundred dollars. Michael Sullivan: Okay. Deal. [Michael Jr. stops eating and thinks for awhile] Michael Sullivan...
John Rooney: I'm glad it's you.
Michael Sullivan: He murdered Annie and Peter! John Rooney: There are only murderers in this room! Michael! Open your eyes! This is the life we chose, the life we lead. And there is only one guarantee: none of us will see heaven. Michael Sullivan: Mi...
Michael Sullivan, Jr.: I couldn't do it. Michael Sullivan: I know.
Connor Rooney: I can look after myself. Frank Nitti: No, you can't! This is the point. You're a big baby who doesn't know his thumb from his dick!
John Rooney: Natural law. Sons are put on this earth to trouble their fathers.
[after seeing his father kill someone] Michael Sullivan, Jr.: Does Mama know? Michael Sullivan: Your mother knows I love Mr. Rooney. When we had nothing, he gave us a home... a life... and we owe him.
[Talking to Michael Jr] John Rooney: A man of honor always pays his debts... and keeps his word.
[When he learns it's Mike Sullivan, the bouncer gets scared] Michael Sullivan: You gonna frisk me? Frank the Bouncer: Should I? Michael Sullivan: It's a good idea.
[Sullivan is teaching his son how to drive] Michael Sullivan: Look out for the tractor, Mike. Michael... look out for the tractor. You're coming up now. Watch out for the tractor. Watch out for the tractor! Watch out for the tractor! [Sullivan, Jr. s...
Michael Sullivan, Jr.: What are you going to do? Michael Sullivan: Just one last thing, and then it's done.
[Sullivan has a gun to Kelly's head] Jack Kelly: Think, Mike. Don't be stupid. I'm just the messenger. Michael Sullivan: [lowers his gun] Then give Mr. Rooney a message for me. Jack Kelly: What is it? [Sullivan shoots him]
Michael Sullivan: So what does the clutch do? Michael Sullivan, Jr.: It clutches
John Rooney: What men do after work is what made us rich. No need to screw them at work as well.
Mr. McDougal: Well this is a pleasant surprise. I wasn't expecting another deposit until the end of the month. Michael Sullivan: Actually, I'm making a withdrawal. [Pulls his gun] Michael Sullivan: And I want dirty money only, everything you're holdi...
Michael Sullivan: I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry... I'm sorry.