Arrow quotes

Oliver

Dinah, I understand that you're hurting. I get it. I also understand that I don't have the most credibility when it comes to telling people not to commit murder. But the city is on the verge of economic collapse, and we just found the key to fixing that.

Dinah

Laurel is never giving you that money.

Oliver

You don't know that.

Dinah

Yeah. I actually do. Because I know that when you look at her, you see the Laurel that you lost. And that's why you'll never be able to do what's necessary to get that money back.

Oliver

And you will? [Dinah shrugs slightly] Understand something. I will never let you cross that line.

Dinah

If you're gonna threaten me, Oliver, you better be damn sure you can deliver.

Quentin

You've done some pretty unspeakable things. Have you ever stopped to ask yourself why? Basically, you grew up without a father. My guess, you spent your whole life looking for one. Zoom. Adrian Chase. Cayden James. All those men are gone now. Including Cayden James. He was killed last night.

Black Siren

Well, it looks like I have an opening for a new domineering father figure. Feel free to send in your application.

Oliver

Rene wanted me to hit him.

Diggle

Doesn't matter now. They're in our dust.

Oliver

Can you keep them there?

Diggle

You forgot what you hired me for six years ago.

Oliver

[speaking to the state representatives] I need to... I need to inform everyone that the money extorted from us by the cyber-terrorist Cayden James has not been recovered. And to be honest with you, I don't know that it ever will be. Now I promised everyone that... I would find the funds to keep the Metro area running without work stoppages, but... I'm so very sorry, as Mayor, I.... I have failed this city.

Dinah

Laurel Lance. She died in this hospital.

I pronounced her. There was an autopsy. Of course, I've seen my share of things I once would have considered miraculous. I mean, in a world where a man can run faster than light, I suppose anything's possible.

Anatoly

Is it "Laurel" or "Laurel" these days? So confusing, this doppelganger business. But you seem to figure it out.

Black Siren

Diaz killed Cayden.

Anatoly

He told me. No honor among thieves. Or crime lords, I guess. Oh, well.

Black Siren

Diaz manipulated the both of us. Lied to the both of us. This whole time, he's had his own agenda. That doesn't bother you?

Anatoly

I'm not sentimental. I'm Russian. I'm in this city for two reasons only. One... is revenge... against Oliver Queen. And two is money. I'm happy to work with whoever can get me either.

Black Siren

You're in this city because the Bratva cast you out.

Anatoly

Well, there's that, too.

Thea

You know, there are times that I feel like my life completely fell apart when Roy left. From the bloodlust to Malcolm to the coma. Knowing he was out there, that he was okay, it made my life just a little bit easier. Ever since Mom died, I haven't known much of anything other than the fact that I want to make sure that he is safe! And I will do whatever it takes to make sure that happens.

Diaz

You have a strength one doesn't see much. You wanna join my team?

Roy

Sure. Do you offer medical and dental?

Diaz

You know, my police friends are telling me you're not cooperating. You're not playing ball. You won't testify against Queen?

Roy

If you actually think that I would do that, then you're an idiot.

Diaz

Huh. One of us is. See, I'm not the type of guy that believes giving a beating... is the only way to cause some pain.... How's Speedy? She came out of retirement. Why would she do that? Why the hell would Queen... let his baby sister... dress up like Will Scarlet?! I mean, I gotta ask. And that's the point. You see, the real question is... who do I gotta bring the pain to? Do I gotta bring it you? Or her?

Oliver

You know, it's been a while since I've offered you a little big brother advice. Do you mind?

Thea

This should be good.

Oliver

When we find Roy. Not if, but when we find Roy, I think maybe you should go with him.

Thea

Where?

Oliver

Wherever he's going. I mean, um, Thea, I'd miss you like crazy, but you said you haven't been the same without him. So maybe you shouldn't be without him.

Thea

You really think I should go?

Oliver

I don't want you to go, obviously. But you've seen what having Felicity in my life has done for me. You deserve that same kind of happiness, Speedy, wherever it is.

Nyssa

I have to say, the new uniforms do not impress me.

We've cleansed ourselves of your father's sins, for our rebirth. Which couldn't be farther from your fate, Daughter of the Demon.

Nyssa

I would so relish slitting your throat, Athena.

One thing we have in common.

William

I'm gonna miss you.

Thea

I'm gonna miss you, too. Just promise me that you're gonna watch over your dad, okay?

William

But he's the Green Arrow.

Thea

Yeah, before he was the Green Arrow, he actually used to be really afraid of the dark, and he needed a nightlight in his bedroom until he was [to an approaching Oliver], what, six, sixteen?

Oliver

It was NOT a nightlight. I was... [to William] It was not a nightlight. I couldn't sleep with it being pitch black.

Nyssa

I hear you've taken my husband as your own.

Felicity

Yeah, well,... we can talk about that later.

Nyssa

In the League, such talk would take the form of mortal combat.

Oliver

I gave it up because I wanted to be a better father. But William accepts the idea that I'm the Green Arrow. Plus, I don't want to give it up. I don't know why.

Thea

I do. Because being the Green Arrow is what makes you feel complete.

Oliver

Hm.

Thea

For some reason, when you... you put that hood on, it enables you to become the best version of yourself.

Oliver

We're supposed to be talking about you.

Thea

Maybe we are.

Nyssa

This is a horchus dagger. In the League of Assassins, it symbolizes the cutting of marital bonds. [gives the dagger to Oliver] I hereby annul our marriage.

Oliver

[laughs nervously] Nyssa, as wedding gifts go, this, uh... isn't half bad.

Nyssa

Be well, Oliver. [turns and departs]

Felicity

Now that we are alone, I know this might not exactly be the right time–

Oliver

You understand that I'm going to be punching people in about sixty seconds, right?

Felicity

Yes, but it's been about a week since you decided that you're not giving John the hood back, and I was just wondering when you were planning on talking to him about that.

Oliver

Well, I'm waiting for the right moment. That moment is not now.

Felicity

That's a fair point.