Bjorn Ironside quotes from Vikings

Bjorn

It's only death.

Bjorn

Who can guess the ways and the plans of the gods?

Bjorn

Why is he smiling, Father?

Ragnar

[about the beheaded man] He wants to die well, without fear, to atone for his sins.

Floki

This table is very well made.

Bjorn

So are the women.

Bjorn

She brings unhappiness and difficulty.

Ragnar

I know it is hard for you to accept.

Bjorn

But unhappiness is more common than happiness.

Ragnar

Who told you you should be happy?

Floki

But warriors don't show their heart, until the axe reveals it.

Bjorn

You are so wise, Floki.

Floki

I'm not wise at all. I'm just a joker.

Ragnar

What do you see?

Bjorn

Power. The power of a king.

Ragnar

Power is always dangerous. It attracts the worst. And corrupts the best. I never asked for power. Power is only given to those who are prepared to lower themselves to pick it up.

Ragnar

I have something to say. I did not become Earl because I aspired to be one. It came about because of other people's actions. And I did not become king out of ambition, but once again I had no choice as a result of other people's actions. But nonetheless, I am king. King Ragnar, that is my name. King Ragnar! What does a king do, Bjorn?

Bjorn

He rules.

Ragnar

Yes, good... He rules. And as a ruler, I have the last say. Me! Not you, not you and not you.