Here are some insightful Alfred Quotes from the movie Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, showcasing his wisdom, concern, and dry wit.
Alfred Quotes on the Nature of Humanity and Time
“Oh, yes it has, sir. Everything’s changed. Men fall from the sky, the gods hurl thunderbolts, innocents die. That’s how it starts, sir. The fever, the rage, the feeling of powerlessness that turns good men… cruel.”
“It comes to us all, Master Wayne. Even you’ve got too old to die young, though not for lack of trying.”
“Twenty years of fighting criminals amounts to nothing?”
“[Looking at an empty wine bottle] I hope the next generation of Waynes won’t inherit an empty wine cellar. Not that there’s likely to be a next generation…”
Alfred Quotes on Wisdom and Observation
“Master Wayne, since the age of seven you’ve been into the art of deception like Mozart to the harpsichord, but you’ve never been too hot at lying to me.”
“You know you can’t win this. It’s suicide.”
“Go upstairs and socialize. Some young lady from Metropolis will make you honest.”
Alfred Quotes on Duty and Assistance
“You’re gonna go to war?”
“But he is not our enemy!”
“Thermal imaging is showing me two dozen hostiles on the third floor. Why don’t I drop you off on the second?”
“I’m sorry for listening in but I’ve tracked the Russian’s phone to a warehouse near the port. You’re locked onto it.”
Alfred’s Responses
“Master Wayne.”
“I don’t deserve you, Alfred.” “No, sir, you don’t.”
“[to self] In your dreams, Alfred…”