Dirty Harry Quotes

A man’s got to know his limitations.

Do you feel lucky, punk?

Go ahead, make my day.

You’ve got to ask yourself one question: ‘Do I feel lucky?’ Well, do ya, punk?

I know what you’re thinking: ‘Did he fire six shots or only five?’ Well, to tell you truth, in all this excitement, I’ve kinda lost track myself. But being this is a .44 Magnum, the most powerful handgun in the world, and would blow your head clean off, you’ve got to ask yourself one question: ‘Do I feel lucky?’ Well, do ya, punk?

A good man always knows how to avoid trouble, but sometimes trouble comes looking for him.

Justice may be blind, but Harry Callahan always sees the truth.

There’s nothing wrong with shooting, as long as the right people get shot.

You might be a dirty cop, but I’m the dirtiest one around.

In this town, there’s only room for one Dirty Harry.

I don’t play by the rules, I make my own rules.

Sometimes you have to break a few laws to uphold justice.

I’m not afraid of dying, I’m afraid of not making a difference.

When in doubt, I shoot first and ask questions later.

If you’re gonna be a criminal, you better be ready to face Dirty Harry.

I’m not a hero, just a man who knows how to get the job done.

I’m not interested in justice, I’m interested in revenge.

I may be rough around the edges, but I always get my man.

When it comes to taking down criminals, I don’t believe in mercy.

It’s not about the size of the gun, it’s about how you use it.

I don’t need backup, I work alone.

I didn’t choose this life, it chose me.

The city may be dirty, but I’m the one who cleans it up.

I don’t mind getting dirty, as long as it’s for a good cause.

I’m not a hero, I’m just a cop doing his job.

I don’t need permission to protect and serve.

Fear is only a temporary barrier, courage can break through it.

I don’t believe in luck, I believe in taking control of your own destiny.

When justice fails, I’m there to pick up the pieces.

You can’t hide from justice, it always finds a way to catch up with you.

I may bend the rules, but I never break them.

I’ve seen the worst that humanity has to offer, and I’m still standing.

I don’t care if they call me dirty, as long as they call me effective.

There’s no such thing as a fair fight when you’re dealing with Dirty Harry.

Crime may pay, but a .44 Magnum pays better.

I don’t believe in second chances, criminals had their chance and they blew it.

I’ve been called many things, but weak is not one of them.

I don’t need a badge to be a hero.

I may be a loose cannon, but I always hit my target.

I’m not afraid to get my hands dirty for the sake of justice.

When you play with fire, you’re bound to get burned by Dirty Harry.

I don’t negotiate with criminals, I take them down.

I don’t need a fancy title, I prefer to be known as Dirty Harry.

I’m not interested in winning popularity contests, I’m interested in making a difference.

If you’re looking for mercy, you came to the wrong place.

I don’t discriminate when it comes to taking down criminals, I treat them all the same.

I may be rough around the edges, but I always get the job done.

No one messes with Dirty Harry and gets away with it.

I’m not a good cop, I’m a great cop.

Dirty Harry is not just a name, it’s a legend.