- Sam: There was a poem in high school I think that I never forgot... Until now. I think it ended with, "And everywhere the ceremony of innocence is drowned, the best lack all conviction, while the worst are full of passionate intensity." I guess I just think it's time for the best to exhibit a little passionate intensity.
- [making up a radio news piece]
- Sam: Flash! President Eisenhower in a surprise move resigned from office this morning in order to join a Buddhist monastery. Said Ike 'I just like being around guys with less hair than me.'
- Fred Beaman: I carry a fair amount of weight in this town.
- Admiral Al Calavicci: Yeah, and a lot of it's hangin' over your belt.