Game Quotes from King's Quest

Home is a hard place to leave, even if you are unhappy there.

Fate is not like the cut of a blade, young one, but rather like the myriad of paths formed when a hammer cracks ice.

Faith is not something to be found. It needs to be ignited and then embedded deep within the very soul of all people.

A man who would save others, must first save himself.

Complete sentences - now there's something that's hard to come by these days.

How will I find this heart of mine?
Taken from me for some time
Here I stand in my pool of tears
Here I'll stay throughout the years

Alexander: "If your existence has been all that you say it has, then truth alone shall be my sword."
Narrator: "Reflections of despair, of wailing souls, of shackles colder and more immutable than any forged by man, of a world of thirsts that can never be quenched [..] His enslavement to this throne while still a man, the years of watching misery and horror and growing ever more numb to it. The seep of his own humanity, the slow growth of a new thing altogether which became that what he is now."

Love can't be banished, even from this place... still less can it be banished from my heart.

You are far from life. And love. And hope. You are surrounded by dust, and it is dust that you shall become.

The blade piercing Alexander's heart is barely felt after the greater pain of Cassima's condemning words.

I never forget a face. But in your case, I'll make an exception.

You can't cout to twenty without taking your shoes off.

You must have fallen out of the ugly tree and hit every branch on the way down.

Valanice: "How can you be so rude?!"
Mockingbird: "I'm a mockingbird, lady, what did you expect? Quick, go soak your head. Your brain is overheating."

It seems the wolf caught up with you and is discussing dinner arrangements.

Strength and righteousness grow stronger by being tried.

I have no desire to die, spirit... as many a corpse will attest!

Where were you born, a barn? It's a pigsty back here! Yeah! All this stuff you got! Whaddaya wanna carry all this trash around for?

If you refuse to defend yourself, you must've faked the letter. Since you cannot prove your point, I shall prove mine.

Ah, life-giving water! Nectar of the Gods! Graham can feel strength and renewal flowing through him.

He's not boring Rosella, he's reliable.

Bump-on-a-log: "His temper's about the only thing that ever gets a workout, and that on yours truly."
Stick-in-the-mud: "Oh sure! Like, you've moved at all in the last century! Like, you're Mr. Physical Activity!"

What are you nuts? Don't put me in that soup-bowl of a pond, ya' crazy human!

My first is foremost legally,
my second circles outwardly,
my third leads all in victory,
my fourth twice ends a nominee,
my whole is this gate's only key.

Tend carefully your faith! From a small spark can still a blaze grow.

If you find your true love, protect her with your life. We're all beasts without the redeeming humanity of love.

What was it when I looked at you
What power has chained me through and through
And binds my heart with links so tight
I can not live without the sight - of you

You may cheat me of your flesh, human, but you can't cheat Death of your soul!

Guard: "Have you found the Levitating Albino Warthog?"
Rosella: "No, but I know where to find a pumpkinificating goose."
Guard: "Where?"
Rosella: "Check the nearest looking glass."

The rocks are silent, as they have been for ages untold.

He, who does not correct small faults, shalt not control great ones.

Don't just wander Alexander, let your conscience be your guide.

I got a lawyer, you know! Yeah! There's kidnapping laws in this here Kingdom!

Whaddaya staring at there, boy? Go away, ya rootless thing!

I'm a hungry little tot,
But I don't want porridge, cold or hot.
I don't want bread, I don't want meat,
My taste runs more to fruit so sweet!
If you give me what I need,
You'll see me perform such a deed!
the ground will shake, the waters part,
And you can plunge into the heart
Of darkness deep and pulsing fire.
Feed me! Get what you desire!

Five fierce guards of the isle we be
'Watch for a foreign man' said he
With ears and nose, tongue, hands, and eyes
Its nature cannot be disguised
If man it be, then man it dies

Advice is free, Alexander, making use of it costs much more!

Anxious is the man, who knows not the customs of the land beneath his feet.

'Tis true I sprang not of noble stock, but my resolve is strong and my challenge is clear.

Tree: "I am the Oracle of the Tree. I know all; I speak seldom."
Connor: "Why seldom?"
Tree: "My prophecies are only for those deserving."
Connor: "Tell me, o Tree, am I deserving?"
Tree: "Thou art... but only for the gift of a gold piece."

With this kiss I thee impart
Power most dear to my heart
Take me now from this place hither
To another place far thither

Elements from the earth and sea
Combine to set the heavens free
When I stir this magic brew
Great god thor I call on you

Lucreto: "Finally we meet, mortal. I must comment thee thou hast proven more stalwart than I thought. 'Twil be a shame to see one such as thee die."
Connor: "I have no intention of dying, Lucreto!"

Rosella: "You really should have a spine! Can't you get yours back?"
Dr. Kadaver: "No, I couldn't. The patient must come first. But, Ms. Rosella, I'd do anything for another one. I tried a broomstick and some dried spaghetti, but it just wasn't the same."

You're ugly and you smell bad - put me down before I juice all over you!

ZOUNDS! This sword must weigh a ton!

Grow up, young lady, that's what they all say
It's time to settle down, put childish things away
Aren't you happy, thrilled, delighted? You're going to be a bride
Yes! I'm so excited, I want to run and hide

Why don't you go hang around with the village idiot, so you'll have someone to look up to?

Be careful not to let your mind wander. It's too little to go out on its own.

Since you are of noble birth, I'll give you five seconds to explain your presence here before killing you. I warn you, it better be good.