[After drowning his Jewish partner for refusing to convert to Christianity] THOU HAST FULFILLED THE JUDGEMENT OF THE WICKED!!!
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S1 E15Unfinished Business
Gentlemen of the Fourth Estate. Tragic though it is, I need hardly remind you that the passage of the 18th Amendment has given rise to a new breed of criminals. Vicious thugs, emboldened by the promise of an easy dollar. Last January, in the woods, only a few miles from where I speak to you today, a horrible massacre occurred. Five men, bootleggers all, were cut down in cold blood by a rival gang. The suspected ringleader of the killers, Hans Schroeder, was found dead days later, caught in a fisherman's net in one of our piers. Due to the tireless work of my brother, former sheriff Eli Thompson, we have since learned the Schroeder's conspirators in this cowardly attack were a group of killers laid to Philadelphia, well-known to law enforcement as the D'Alessio brothers. I am happy to report, they are being sought for questioning as I speak. Motivated by political gain, the Democrats have argued that the incumbent administration has been rife with corruption, soft on crime. On this election eve, I submit to you this: while this heinous crime did certainly occur on the Republican watch, the apprehension of those responsible did as well. Vote for Edward Bader tomorrow, and keep our city safe. I thank you all, and God bless America!
There's a kindness in you. I know it. How can you do what you do?
We all have to decide for ourselves how much sin we can live with.
[to Jimmy] Your father is a very duplicitous man. You've been told.
Should I be concerned that there's blood on some of these crates?
Not unless it's yours.
[to Jimmy] You will be judged by what you succeed at, boy, not by what you attempt.
[Joining Nucky on the porch outside a Klansman's funeral] An awful waste of a lot of good tablecloths.
The laundry bills alone..
Ask the man inside of you this: When you come face to face with destiny, do you want to be the bear or do you want to be the one holding the shotgun?
I won't pretend you're inclined to be warm to me. I wouldn't insult you like that, cuz before anything else, I have great respect for you, your wisdom, your achievements.
You're better spoken than I expected.
We never really talked before.
You and Charlie are acquainted?
We have someone in common [Lucky slept with James' mother and tried to murder him].
You hear, Charlie? Discretion. Charlie volunteered to absent himself from this meeting. He felt his presence might be disruptive, but I counseled what?
Never let the past get in the way of the future.
We are all learning, Mr. Rothstein.
And what can I learn from you, Mr. Darmody?
That things are changing in Atlantic City. If you're in the market for quality liquor coming in off the beaches at a reasonable price and in good supply, I can get it for you.
You personally?
Me. My associates. I'm expanding my business and you are precisely the type of discerning customer I'm looking for.
And Nucky Thompson?
Nucky's like a father to me.
I have a father. Barely said hello in 5 years.
Sorry to hear it.
Who are you, Mr. Darmody?
Pardon?
Y-Y-You show up well dressed with a suit cravat and a bold proposal. A year ago you were a brigand in the woods. Who are you?
I'm a businessman, a veteran, I just got married.
Congratulations.
I have a son. He's almost 4.
Cart before the horse?
Do you have kids, Mr. Rothstein?
No, but I'm told they often say unexpected and amusing things. I appreciate you coming to me. I applaud your audacity. And I give you my word that your offer remains in this room.
What does that mean?
I'll show you out.
[to Nucky] You are smarter than your enemies and you will persevere, but you aren't thinking clearly now. You must concentrate and not give over to emotion.
LCLeander Cephas Whitlock
[Toasting Eli] Propinate nobis similibusque. [Translation: "Here's to us and those like us - damn few left]
I keep my promises, James, and I'll make you one now: I will ruin you, all of you.
How's Torrio handling the competition?
We're killing them.
You've got your friends on the Coast Guard to thank for that three ship's worth of booze: the Nina, the Pinta, and the Canadian Club.
MHManny Horvitz
We got a deal, but just so we're clear, my ice box is filled with pieces of fellas who tried to fuck me over.
[unmoved] I just got creamsicles in mine.
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