Maltese Falcon Quotes

The stuff that dreams are made of.

When a man’s partner is killed, he’s supposed to do something about it. It doesn’t make any difference what you thought of him.

You’re good, you’re very good.

The cheaper the crook, the gaudier the patter.

Somebody always knows someone else that can do the thing you want done.

The world is full of blondes.

We miss you, Joel Cairo.

Well, Wilmer, I’m sorry indeed to lose you, and I want you to know that I couldn’t be fonder of you if you were my own son; but, well, if you lose a son, it’s possible to get another; there’s only one Maltese falcon.

You’re certifiable, Cairo.

I don’t mind a reasonable amount of trouble.

All they’ve done is tell you what they want.

I hope you’re not showing your friends how you do it.

You have a lot of brains to go with those good looks.

I don’t know where it is; that’s all we wanted to know.

This bird is worth ten thousand of them.

Why, this is the most amazing, astounding thing I’ve ever heard.

The boy’s got more lives than a cat.

We didn’t miss her much.

We’re very serious about Miss O’Shaughnessy.

I’ve spent a lot of money and time on you.

I have the most profound admiration for your stupidity.

I’m not sentimental, I’m as hard-boiled as you are.

I haven’t lived a good life, but I’ve seen a few good movies.

Dead men are heavier than broken hearts.

A bit of fluff.

You always have a very smooth explanation ready.

Deep down, I knew that I had to see it through.

It’s a recurring dream, no doubt inspired by indigestion.

I don’t want to lift my head above myself.

You’re just a cheap, crooked racketeer.

You’re a liar!

I don’t like men who drink too much.

You’ll never understand me, but I’ll hold on to you.

There’s a lot of money to be had. Even if I have to pick it up off the ground one bill at a time.

I need a new grind, sweetheart.

I’m no good at being noble, but it doesn’t take much to see that the problems of three little people don’t amount to a hill of beans in this crazy world.

You don’t have a key to the story of this case yet.

You keep going out on me, don’t you?

You’re not always a detective.

I should have quit writing books before this happened.

The chances are you’ll sit beside someone you won’t like.

You can have the son follow the father.

You’re a good man, sister.

You’ve been playing with fire.

You’re a good man, my friend.

A man’s private hideaway.

You think you’re like them.

They won the battle and I lost.

It’s no wonder you’re a detective.

You’re the kind of a friend that wears a small hat.