Tommy Shelby, played by Cillian Murphy, is the lead character in the British crime drama television series "Peaky Blinders". Set in post-World War I Birmingham, England, the show follows the Shelby crime family as they navigate their way through the criminal underworld.
Tommy is depicted as a charismatic, intelligent, and ruthless leader who will stop at nothing to protect his family and maintain his grip on power. Despite his criminal dealings, he is a complex character who struggles with his inner demons, particularly his experiences during the war.
I am not a man you can bluff or threaten. I'm man you can do business with.
Throughout the series, Tommy delivers several memorable quotes that showcase his cunning wit and unwavering determination. Some of his most memorable quotes include:
"If you want peace, prepare for war." - This quote highlights Tommy's readiness to defend his family and his territory at all costs. He believes that the only way to maintain peace is to be prepared for conflict and ready to take action when necessary.
Fast Women and Slow Horses will Ruin Your Life.
"I'm not interested in justice. I'm interested in power." - This quote demonstrates Tommy's ruthless approach to life and his focus on maintaining control over his destiny. He recognizes that in the world of the Peaky Blinders, the law is often an obstacle to be overcome, and he is more interested in acquiring and wielding power than in seeking justice.
"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." - This quote speaks to Tommy's sense of responsibility to protect his family and his community. He recognizes that to prevent evil from triumphing, he must take action and make difficult decisions, even if they are not popular or morally justifiable.
Don't fall for sweet words, fall for sweet efforts.
"I'm a man who knows his limitations." - This quote highlights Tommy's pragmatism and self-awareness. He knows that he cannot control everything and that some things are simply beyond his reach. However, this does not stop him from striving for success and seeking to overcome his limitations.
In conclusion, Tommy Shelby is a captivating character whose quotes offer a glimpse into his complex personality and his ruthless approach to life. He is a charismatic leader who is always willing to fight for what he believes in, and his quotes will continue to resonate with audiences long after the series has ended.
Be a good person but don't waste time trying to prove it.
I won't beg you to stay. I'll make you regret it.
There are two types of people in this world; those who take what they want, and those who have what's given to them.
I may be a thief and a liar, but I'm loyal to my family.
Success is not given, it is earned.
The purpose of our lives are to be happy.
One of the best lesson you can learn in life is Master the art of remaining calm.
Be like Sun. Keep shining and let them burn.
Some people want to see you fail, disappoint them.
Don't go with flow be he flow.
Never lower your worth to get someone's attentions.
Let them realize what they lost.
Move in silence. Only speak when it is time to say checkmate.
Fight for your dreams. No body will do it for you.
Never trust your fears, they don't know your strength.
Never lose hope, one day you will thank yourself for not giving up.
Be valuable, not available.
Don't be so quick to judge me. After all you only see what I choose to show you.
Trusting you is my decision. Proving me right is your choice.
Cheating is a choice not a mistake, and loyalty is a responsibility not a choice.
Pain changes people. It makes them trust less, overthink more, and shut people out.
Don't be too good. Straight trees are always chosen to cut first.
It's no nice to listen to lies when you know the truth.
If i ever become an option don't choose me.
Sometimes we expect too much from others because we would be willing to do that much for them.
The more you care, the more you have to lose.
My problem is I hear what you're saying. But I see what you're doing.
It's not a good idea to look at me they wrong way.
If they can't find a bad story about you, they will create one.
Whatever you hear about me, please believe it. I no longer have time to explain myself.
No one is more hated than he who speaks the truth.
I always try to do what's right. It's just sometimes, right and wrong they're not always easy to tell apart.
We all have to fight for what we want, otherwise we'll just be trampled underfoot.
I'm not a man who's afraid to die. I'm just afraid of not doing what I'm supposed to do before I do.
You can't be brace if you've only had wonderful things happen to you.
We are Peaky Blinders. we sew violence into the very fabric of our lives.
People talk about you because if they talked about themselves no one would listen.
It's your road, others may walk it with you but no one can walk it for you.
Don't cheat, if you are not happy just leave.
She is my past, and the past is not my concern.
Maybe I am not the best but at least I never break someone's heart just for temporary fun.
My moral in life is simple, you treat me good and I;ll definitely treat you better.
You closed the chapter, I burnt the book.
The person I needed the most, taught me I don't need anybody.
Stop comparing yourself to people who are on a different journey than you.
Now I realize, losing you was a gain.
The one minute. The soldier’s minute. In a battle, that’s all you get. One minute of everything at once. And anything before is nothing. Everything after, nothing. Nothing in comparison to that one minute.
I don't pay for suits. My suits are on the house or the house burns down.
Everyone’s a whore, Grace. We just sell different parts of ourselves.
The only way to guarantee peace is by making the prospect of war seem hopeless.
You know, gentlemen, there is hell, and there is another place below hell.
Today, it will be me dead or you. But whoever it is, he’ll wake up in hell tomorrow.
Good taste is for people who can't afford sapphires.
She's in the past. The past is not my concern. The Future is no longer my concern, either.
Those of you who are last will soon be first. And those of you who are downtrodden will rise up.
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You can change what you do, but you can’t change what you want.
You have to get what you want your own way.
If you apologize once, you do it again and again and again. Like taking bricks out of the wall of your fucking house.
I'm not a traitor to my class. I am just an extreme example of what a working man can achieve.
