| American History X Quotes |
| Doris Vinyard: I'm ashamed that you came out of my body. Doris Vinyard: You think you're the only one doin' time, Derek? You think you're here all alone? You think I'm not in here with you? Derek Vinyard: One in every three black males is in some phase of the correctional system. Is that a coincidence or do these people have, you know, like a racial commitment to crime? Derek Vinyard: We're so hung up on this notion that we have some obligation to help the struggling black man, you know. Cut him some slack until he can overcome these historical injustices. It's crap. I mean, Christ, Lincoln freed the slaves, like, what? 130 years ago. How long does it take to get your act together? Danny Vinyard: Hate is baggage. Life's too short to be pissed off all the time. Danny Vinyard: [VO] We are not enemies, but friends. We must not be enemies. Danny Vinyard: I believe in death, destruction, chaos filth and greed. Bob Sweeney: Has anything you've done made your life better? Seth: Who do you hate, Danny? Danny Vinyard: I hate anyone that isn't white Protestant. Seth: Why? Danny Vinyard: They're a burden to the advancement of the white race. Some of them are alright, I guess... Seth: None of 'em are fucking alright, Danny, OK? Inmate: I'm the most dangerous man in this prison. You know why? 'Cause I control the underwear. |