Rick Blaine Quotes

Of all the gin joints, in all the towns, in all the world, she walks into mine.

Here's looking at you, kid.

Ugarte : You despise me, don't you?
Rick : If I gave you any thought I probably would.

I stick my neck out for nobody!

I'm on their blacklist - their roll of honor!

Rick : I don't like disturbances in my place.
Rick : Either lay off politics, or get out.

I wouldn't bring up Paris if I were you, it's poor salesmanship.

He's just a lucky guy.

Tell me, who was it you left me for? Was it Laszlo, or were there others in between? Or - aren't you the kind that tells?

You'll excuse me, gentlemen. Your business is politics, mine is running a saloon.

First they take Ugarte and then she walks in. Well, I guess that's the way it goes... one out and one in.

Victor Laszlo : Are you enough of a businessman to appreciate an offer of 100,000 francs?
Rick : I appreciate it, but I don't accept it.

Ugarte : Well, Rick, after tonight, I'll be through with the whole business and I am leaving finally this Casablanca.
Rick : Who did you bribe for your visa? Renault or yourself?
Ugarte : Myself. I found myself much more reasonable.

Annina : Monsieur Rick, what kind of a man is Captain Renault?
Rick : Oh, he's just like any other man, only more so.

Rick : You know what I want to hear.
Sam : No, I don't.
Rick : You played it for her, you can play it for me!
Sam : Well, I don't think I can remember...
Rick : If she can stand it, I can! Play it!

Rick : Alright, I'll make it easier for you-
Rick : Go ahead and shoot. You'll be doing me a favor.

Louie, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship.
Rick : And remember, this gun is pointed right at your heart.
Captain Renault : That is my *least* vulnerable spot.

Captain Renault : What in heaven's name brought you to Casablanca?
Rick : My health. I came to Casablanca for the waters.
Captain Renault : The waters? What waters? We're in the desert.
Rick : I was misinformed.