The Best Batman Quotes from the films

The Batman movies are an incredibly quotable franchise, with numerous lines of dialogue that have become iconic and instantly recognizable to fans around the world. Whether it's Batman's brooding one-liners, the Joker's dark humor, or Alfred's sage advice, there is no shortage of memorable quotes from these films.

What makes Batman movies so quotable is their ability to capture the essence of the characters and their motivations in just a few words. 

What's more, the Batman movies have had such a lasting impact on popular culture that their quotes have been referenced and parodied in countless other films, TV shows, and even everyday conversations. From "Holy rusted metal, Batman!" to "Let's put a smile on that face," the Batman movies have given us countless memorable lines that continue to endure long after the credits have rolled.

Before we get into the quotes, we just want to recognize the greatest Batman quote of all time:

She's wants to kill you, Dick

George Clooney's advice to Dick Grayson, in Batman & Robin (1997) stands out as one of the best Batman quotes due to its double pun of Robin's name and the fact Batman is calling his apprentice a dick. 

Batman is of course warning Robin that Poison Ivy (played by Uma Thurman), is dangerous and will try to kill him. 

Here's a list of 40 quotes from all of the Batman movies, along with some context and who said them:"

1. Why do we fall? So we can learn to pick ourselves up." - Bruce Wayne, Batman Begins (2005). Said to Bruce Wayne when he is feeling defeated and ready to give up.
2. "It's not who I am underneath, but what I do that defines me." - Batman, Batman Begins (2005). Said to Rachel Dawes when she questioned who he really was.
3. "I believe whatever doesn't kill you, simply makes you... stranger." - The Joker, The Dark Knight (2008). Said to Harvey Dent when they first meet.
4. "Some men just want to watch the world burn." - Alfred Pennyworth, The Dark Knight (2008). Said to Bruce Wayne about the Joker's motivations.
5. "Why so serious?" - The Joker, The Dark Knight (2008). Said to Gambol before he kills him.
6. "I'm not wearing hockey pads." - Batman, The Dark Knight (2008). Said to the Joker when he asks why he's wearing body armor.
7. "You either die a hero, or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain." - Harvey Dent, The Dark Knight (2008). Said to Batman after he turns into Two-Face.
8. "You can't kill me! I'm the goddamn Batman!" - Batman, Batman: Under the Red Hood (2010). Said to the Joker during their final confrontation.
9. "Tell me, do you bleed? You will." - Batman, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016). Said to Superman during their fight.
10. "If you're good at something, never do it for free." - The Joker, The Dark Knight (2008). Said to Gambol when he offers him money to kill Batman.
11. "You have nothing, nothing to threaten me with. Nothing to do with all your strength." - The Joker, The Dark Knight (2008). Said to Batman during their interrogation scene.
12. "I am the League of Shadows, and I'm here to fulfill Ra's al Ghul's destiny." - Bane, The Dark Knight Rises (2012). Said to the people of Gotham before he takes over the city.
13. "I'm not afraid. I'm angry." - Bruce Wayne, Batman Begins (2005). Said to Ra's al Ghul during their final fight.
14. "Criminals thrive on the indulgence of society's understanding." - Ra's al Ghul, Batman Begins (2005). Said to Bruce Wayne when he is training him.
15. "What doesn't kill you simply makes you stranger." - The Joker, Batman: The Killing Joke (2016). Said to Batman during their final confrontation.
16. "There's a storm coming, Mr. Wayne. You and your friends better batten down the hatches, because when it hits, you're all gonna wonder how you ever thought you could live so large and leave so little for the rest of us." - Selina Kyle, The Dark Knight Rises (2012). Said to Bruce Wayne when they first meet.
17. "You're a detective. You're not supposed to believe in coincidences." - Harvey Dent, The Dark Knight (2008). Said to Batman when he questions the coincidence of the Joker's arrival in Gotham.
18. "You and I have unfinished business." - The Joker, Batman (1989). Said to Batman during their final confrontation.
19. "It's not about what I want. It's about what's fair!" - Harvey Dent, The Dark Knight (2008). Said to Batman when he is conflicted about whether to turn himself in or not.
20. "I'm not a hero. I'm whatever Gotham needs me to be." - Batman, Batman Begins (2005). Said to Rachel Dawes when she questions his motives.
21. "I'm the guy who did his job. You must be the other guy." - Jim Gordon, The Dark Knight (2008). Said to Batman when they first meet.
22. "You've got a serious impulse control problem." - Alfred Pennyworth, The Dark Knight (2008). Said to Bruce Wayne when he wants to go after the Joker alone.
23. "I don't want to kill you. You complete me." - The Joker, The Dark Knight (2008). Said to Batman during their final confrontation.
24. "All it takes is one bad day to reduce the sanest man alive to lunacy. That's how far the world is from where I am. Just one bad day." - The Joker, Batman: The Killing Joke (2016). Said to Batman during their confrontation.
25. "I am the law." - Two-Face, Batman Forever (1995). Said to Batman when he tries to stop him from taking revenge.
26. "You're not Batman anymore." - Robin, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns (2012). Said to Bruce Wayne when he is retired.
27. "We all wear masks, Batman. Fear, hope, and death. It's all a game." - Ra's al Ghul, Batman Begins (2005). Said to Batman during their final confrontation.
28. "I'll show you. When the chips are down, these... these civilized people... they'll eat each other." - The Joker, The Dark Knight (2008). Said to Batman during their interrogation scene.
29. "You'll hunt me. You'll condemn me. Set the dogs on me. Because that's what needs to happen. Because sometimes... truth isn't good enough. Sometimes people deserve more." - Batman, The Dark Knight (2008). Said to Jim Gordon when he takes the blame for Harvey Dent's death.
30. "Tell me, my dear, have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight?" - The Joker, Batman (1989). Said to Bruce Wayne before shooting him.
31. "I'm not a schemer. I try to show the schemers how pathetic their attempts to control things really are." - The Joker, The Dark Knight (2008). Said to Batman during their confrontation.
32. "I want you to remember, Clark... in all the years to come... in your most private moments... I want you to remember my hand at your throat... I want you to remember the one man who beat you." - Batman, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016). Said to Superman during their fight.
33. "I'm an agent of chaos." - The Joker, The Dark Knight (2008). Said to Batman during their confrontation.
34. "You're not the devil. You're practice." - Batman, Batman Forever (1995). Said to Two-Face during their confrontation.
35. "You'll be in a padded cell forever." - Batman, Batman (1989). Said to the Joker during their final confrontation.
36. "It's not just your name, it's your father's name And it's all that's left of him. Don't destroy it." - Martha Kent, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016). Said to Bruce Wayne when he considers destroying Superman's alter ego, Clark Kent."It's not who I am underneath, but what I do that defines me." - Batman, Batman Begins (2005). Said to Rachel Dawes when she questions his true identity.
37. "I'm not sure what to do with my hands." - Robin, Batman Forever (1995). Said to Batman when he is nervous during their first mission together.
38. Ever danced with the Devil in the pale moon light?" Batman (1989) Batman and Joker each said to this at key moments - when Joker had slaughtered the Waynes in front of Bruce and when Batman reminds him of it years later.

These quotes showcase the wide range of characters and themes that have been explored in the Batman movie franchise. From Batman's determination to protect Gotham City to the Joker's nihilistic view of the world, these quotes highlight the complex and often conflicting motivations of the characters. They also demonstrate the importance of relationships and the impact that they can have on individuals, such as Alfred's role as a mentor and Rachel Dawes' influence on Bruce Wayne's decision-making.

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