Merlin quotes from Camelot

Merlin

"Stop pulling at me and start pushing yourself!"

Merlin

"In the beginning was the word. And the word spread. And the people came. Now we'll crown you, in front of them."

Merlin

"The wounded deer jumps highest, strives the hardest."

Merlin

"I rode many miles until I came to a lake. And everywhere there was a mist. I had to stop. And when I did. out of the mist, a woman called to me, like a siren. From within the lake, she stretched out her arm, this sword, clutching it. I took the sword and thanked her. She smiled and slipped back into the water. And as she did she said, "This is the sword of King Arthur. This is Excalibur."

Merlin

Camelot isn't built on magic, but on people, on their faith. I have this belief they'll see through your ploys.

Merlin

The king is dead. Murdered.

Arthur

So?

Merlin

Uther died with no legitimate son.

Arthur

So what's that gotta do with us?

Merlin

Not them. You... are Uther's son.

Arthur

King's will...

Merlin

Signed by his own hand. Bearing his seal, attesting to your birth.

Arthur

What was he like? My father.

Merlin

Unyielding.

Arthur

That's it? The life of a man and you take ONE WORD?

Merlin

That's all you need to know.

Arthur

No, it's not! I want to know everything. What he ate, what he drank, how he stood, who he loved, what made him laugh or weep! And you give me ONE WORD!

Merlin

Anyone else can tell you his character and contradictions. I gave you the word you most require. The aspect you must take from him. An unyielding strength. Because from now on, everyone will challenge you on everything.

Arthur

"No one's ever done it before. What makes you think I can do it?"

Merlin

"Because no one's ever needed to do it, as much as you do. This is your moment. Believe in yourself."

"I'm not the one tied up here, am I?"

Merlin

"You think I can't free myself?"

"Then do it."

Merlin

"Oh, no, no, no, no. I don't perform tricks."

"Because you can't."

Merlin

"Because I'm strong enough to choose not to."

Igraine

Merlin, you're not making any sense.

Merlin

Wizards don't need to.

Kay

Can't you help him?

Merlin

Can't you?

Kay

You have powers, don't you?

Merlin

What exactly do you think I'm capable of?

Merlin

The cost would kill me.

Kay

What sort of cost?

Merlin

On the body. The soul. And those around me. It's an addiction. One which I deny myself every waking hour.

Merlin

Did I hear of plans to rebuild the roof?

Arthur

No, I've changed my mind. That roof must never be sealed. Never built over. If we look up and see the sky, we'll never forget who we're serving. Never be disconnected from the world outside.

Merlin

You wanna get inside my head? See what I see? Hmm?

Igraine

Yes!

Merlin

You think knowledge is power. Knowledge is pain. Do you want this?

Igraine

Share your burden.

Merlin

Morgan killed Uther. Poisoned him. He rejected her.