Edward Meechum quotes from House of Cards

Frank Underwood

I understand the Old Testament God, whose power was absolute, who ruled through fear. [points to the Cross] But Him?

There's no such thing as absolute power for us, except on the receiving end. Using fear will get you nowhere. It's not your job to determine what's just. It's not your place to choose which version of God you like best. It's not your duty to serve this country alone, and it better not be your goal to simply serve yourself. You serve the Lord, and through Him you serve others. Two rules: Love God, and love each other. Period. You weren't chosen, Mr. President. [points to the Cross] Only He was.

Frank Underwood

May I have a few moments for myself, to pray?

It's all yours. [leaves]

Frank Underwood

[to the Cross] Love. That's what you're selling. Well, I don't buy it.

Edward Meechum

Is everything all right, sir?

Frank Underwood

I was praying, and it just fell. Have someone come in and clean this up.

Edward Meechum

Yes, sir.

Frank Underwood

[to the audience] Well, I've got God's ear now.

Edward Meechum

You'd better not fuck him over.

Tom Yates

Excuse me?

Edward Meechum

With what you're writing.

Tom Yates

I don't intend to.

Edward Meechum

The part about being foolish.

Tom Yates

Were you eavesdropping?

Edward Meechum

He's not foolish.

Tom Yates

That wasn't my point.

Edward Meechum

I wouldn't take a bullet for a man who was.

Frank Underwood

What do you think of this painting?

Edward Meechum

I'm not sure.

Frank Underwood

Walker and I sat here one night, stared up at a painting. The blue one that's in the Oval now. They replaced it with this.

Edward Meechum

It's not the American flag.

Frank Underwood

No. It's the Rebel flag, sinking into oblivion.

Edward Meechum

Is that a lightning bolt?

Frank Underwood

I assume, unless it's just a bad attempt at making the battleship a unicorn.