Summary:
"Scarface" is an iconic film that continues to resonate with audiences due to its unforgettable dialogue and intense portrayal of ambition, power, and downfall. The protagonist, Tony Montana, brings to life a series of quotes that capture human psychology, reflecting boldness, desire, and the relentless pursuit of success. This article delves into ten themes of Tony Montana's quotes, each illustrating a unique facet of his character and the film’s overarching narrative. These snippets of dialogue not only serve as memorable lines but also as timeless lessons in understanding the complex nature of human ambition, offering insights that remain relevant in today’s world. From the audacity of taking risks to the grappling reality of the consequences, Tony Montana's words echo the timeless truths of life and leadership. Join us as we explore these famous quotes and uncover the wisdom behind each of Tony's maverick proclamations.
Ambition in Scarface Quotes
"All I have in this world is my balls and my word, and I don't break them for no one."
"You got nothing to lose, so say hello to your little friend."
"First you get the money, then you get the power, then you get the women."
"I always tell the truth, even when I lie."
"You wanna go to war? We take you to war, okay?"
"Every day above ground is a good day."
"Me, I want what’s coming to me. The world, chico, and everything in it."
"I'm Tony Montana! You, fuck with me, you fucking with the best!"
"I buried those cockroaches!"
"In this country, you gotta make the money first."
"The eyes, Chico. They never lie."
"I kill a communist for fun, but for a green card, I’m gonna carve him up real nice."
Power Play Quotes
"You wanna fuck with me? Okay. You wanna play rough? Okay. Say hello to my little friend!"
"You think you can take me? You need a fucking army if you gonna take me!"
"You know what capitalism is? Getting fucked!"
"This is paradise, I’m tellin’ ya. This town’s like a great big pussy just waitin’ to get fucked."
"You gotta make the money first. Then when you get the money, you get the power."
"And then when you get the power, then you get the women."
"I told you to tell him that you were in a sanitarium, not sanitation, sanitarium."
"Why don’t you just stick your head up your ass and fight for air."
"I only got two things in this world, my word and my balls, and I don’t break 'em for no one."
"All I got is my balls and my word and I don’t break 'em for no one." (Repetition adds emphasis)
"The guys that last in this business are the guys that fly straight, low-key, quiet."
"I'm washing your back so you don't stab mine."
Morality and Truth Quotes
"I'm the bad guy, and you're never gonna see a bad guy like this again."
"All I have in this world is my balls and my word. I don't break them for anybody."
"I always tell the truth, even when I lie."
"I’m the bad guy, remember? You need people like me so you can point your fingers and say, ‘That’s the bad guy.’"
"You got nothing to lose, take it, say hello to your little friend."
"Every day above ground is a good day."
"Me, I want what’s coming to me. The world, chico, and everything in it."
"Say goodnight to the bad guy. The last time you gonna see a bad guy like this again, let me tell you."
"You wanna fuck with me? You fucking with the best!"
"I don't care who I hurt, I don't care how long it takes. I wanna see the blood, I wanna see the pain."
"There's nothing but nothing more than survival, that's why I don't care about anything else."
"Say hello to my little friend!"
Success and Money Quotes
"First you get the money, then you get the power, then you get the women."
"You gotta make the money first."
"Got no business if you ain't talking money."
"Money makes me crazy. Money makes me bold."
"All I got is my balls and my word and I don’t break 'em for no one."
"In this country, you gotta make the money first."
"Then when you get the money, you get the power."
"You think you can take me? You need a fucking army if you gonna take me!"
"I'm the bad guy, remember? You need people like me so you can point your fingers and say, ‘That’s the bad guy.’"
"I told you to tell him that you were in a sanitarium, not sanitation, sanitarium."
"I only got two things in this world, my word and my balls, and I don’t break 'em for no one."
"Say goodnight to the bad guy."
Risk and Bravery Quotes
"You wanna fuck with me? Okay. You wanna play rough? Okay. Say hello to my little friend!"
"Every day above ground is a good day."
"I’m the bad guy, remember? You need people like me."
"All I got in this world is my balls and my word."
"I always tell the truth, even when I lie."
"You got nothing to lose, so say hello to your little friend."
"I buried those cockroaches!"
"This is paradise, I’m tellin’ ya."
"I'm the bad guy, remember?"
"Say goodnight to the bad guy."
"I want what's coming to me. The world, chico, and everything in it."
"You think you can take me?"
Vision of Power Quotes
"I don't break for no one."
"First you get the money, then you get the power."
"Every day above ground is a good day."
"You got nothing to lose, take it, say hello to your little friend."
"All I have in this world is my balls and my word, and I don’t break them for anybody."
"I always tell the truth, even when I lie."
"I told you to tell him you were in a sanitarium, not sanitation."
"Me, I want what’s coming to me. The world, chico, and everything in it."
"You wanna go to war? We take you to war, okay?"
"I buried those cockroaches."
"All I got is my balls and my word and I don’t break 'em for no one."
"I'm Tony Montana!"
Fearless Leadership Quotes
"You think you can take me? You need a fucking army if you gonna take me!"
"You know what capitalism is? Getting fucked!"
"You wanna fuck with me? Okay. You wanna play rough? Okay. Say hello to my little friend!"
"The guys that last in this business are the guys that fly straight, low-key, quiet."
"I'm washing your back so you don't stab mine."
"Why don’t you just stick your head up your ass and fight for air."
"All I have in this world is my balls and my word, and I don’t break them for anyone."
"I'm the bad guy and you're never gonna see a bad guy like this again."
"You got nothing to lose, take it, say hello to your little friend."
"You wanna go to war? We take you to war, okay?"
"In this country, you gotta make the money first."
"First you get the money, then you get the power, then you get the women."
Integrity in Scarface Quotes
"All I got is my balls and my word, and I don’t break them for anyone."
"I always tell the truth, even when I lie."
"You wanna fuck with me? You fucking with the best!"
"This is paradise, I’m tellin’ ya."
"Say goodnight to the bad guy."
"I'm the bad guy, remember? You need people like me."
"I only got two things in this world, my word and my balls."
"I buried those cockroaches!"
"You wanna go to war? We take you to war, okay?"
"Money makes me crazy. Money makes me bold."
"First you get the money, then you get the power."
"You wanna fuck with me? Okay. You wanna play rough?"
Consequences of Power Quotes
"I’m the bad guy, remember? You need people like me."
"Say hello to my little friend!"
"You wanna fuck with me? Okay. You wanna play rough? Okay."
"This is paradise, I’m tellin’ ya."
"Every day above ground is a good day."
"I buried those cockroaches!"
"First you get the money, then you get the power."
"And then when you get the power, then you get the women."
"I always tell the truth, even when I lie."
"All I got is my balls and my word and I don’t break 'em for no one."
"Say goodnight to the bad guy."
"You need people like me so you can point your fingers."
Unwavering Desire Quotes
"I'm Tony Montana! You, fuck with me, you fucking with the best!"
"Me, I want what’s coming to me. The world, chico, and everything in it."
"You wanna fuck with me? You fucking with the best!"
"I always tell the truth, even when I lie."
"First you get the money, then you get the power."
"You wanna go to war? We take you to war, okay?"
"I buried those cockroaches!"
"Every day above ground is a good day."
"Say hello to my little friend!"
"You think you can take me? You need a fucking army if you gonna take me!"
"All I got is my balls and my word and I don’t break 'em for no one."
"Say goodnight to the bad guy."
Final words
From ambition to the consequences of power, Tony Montana’s famous quotes from "Scarface" serve as powerful insights into the turbulent journey of success and downfall. His fearless declarations are more than just memorable lines—they are reflections on the relentless pursuit of greatness and the moral dilemmas encountered along the way. Montana’s character embodies the complexities of desire, ambition, and morality, offering us invaluable lessons that remain provocative and relevant in the present day. Whether it’s about the audacity to claim the world or the warning about the perils of unchecked power, his words invite us to reflect on our own ambitions and the price of success. Through these timeless quotes, "Scarface" asserts itself as a classic masterpiece, highlighting the profound intricacies trapped within the chase for power, reminding us that sometimes the loudest truths are spoken from the mouths of the boldest characters. Let Tony Montana’s raw and unapologetic voice be a beacon as we navigate our own paths in the quest for personal and professional triumphs.