Remember, remember, the fifth of November, gunpowder treason and plot. I see no reason why gunpowder treason should ever be forgot.
―Alan Moore, V for Vendetta
This quote from V in the classic graphic novel V for Vendetta (and later, film) is one of many stirring quotes from the book and the movie that fired up people’s rebellious spirit for political action against corrupt governments that don’t care about their people’s best interests.
And who can forget this great quote from the main character himself? “People shouldn’t be afraid of their government. Governments should be afraid of their people.”
“V for Vendetta” was an instant hit when it first came out in 2005, and the movie has gained popularity as a political parable since then, even being referenced in the Occupy Wall Street movement of 2011.
Here are 25 of the best quotes from the movie V for Vendetta to help you find your inner revolutionary spirit.
Best V for Vendetta Quotes
We all wear masks. Life creates them and forces us to find the one that fits. Do you know what day it is? ―Alan Moore, V for Vendetta
Tell me, Evey, what good is an actor that plays his part to an empty theatre? ―Alan Moore, V for Vendetta
Please allow me to introduce myself… I’m a man of wealth and taste. ―Alan Moore, V for Vendetta
There is more behind and inside of V than any of us had suspected. ―Alan Moore, V for Vendetta
Happiness is the most insidious prison of all, Evey. ―Alan Moore, V for Vendetta
You’re afraid because freedom is terrifying. ―Alan Moore, V for Vendetta
The night is yours, Evey. Seize it. Encircle it within your arms. ―Alan Moore, V for Vendetta
Bury it in your heart up to the hilt. ―Alan Moore, V for Vendetta
You are but a single individual. How can you possible make any difference? ―Alan Moore, V for Vendetta
Individuals have no power in this modern world. ―Alan Moore, V for Vendetta
To commemorate that glorious night at precisely the stroke of midnight, the edifice of their world will erupt with enough sound and fury to shake the earth. ―Alan Moore, V for Vendetta
To know me any more you need only look to a mirror. ―Alan Moore, V for Vendetta
Give me the line of the Queen and I’ll give you your secret dream. ―Alan Moore, V for Vendetta
Because, Evey, that is the nature of change. She is a temperamental creature that appears in earnest rarely but, when she does, she will wear one of two faces. The first face is the destroyer. It is lamentable but all true change begins with death. ―Alan Moore, V for Vendetta
The other face? She is the true face of change. The face of the creator. She is the one that remakes the world. Evey? ―Alan Moore, V for Vendetta
Tonight, the face of London is going to change and I am going to offer you the chance to change with her. ―Alan Moore, V for Vendetta
He that killeth with the sword, shall be killed with the sword. ―Alan Moore, V for Vendetta
V for Vendetta Quotes on Ideas
You cannot kill me. There is no flesh and blood within this cloak to kill. There is only an idea. And ideas are bulletproof. ―Alan Moore, V for Vendetta
Now, it is time for me to rest and with me the past will, at last, find peace. ―Alan Moore, V for Vendetta
Wherever I shall go, I shall always love you. ―Alan Moore, V for Vendetta
My love… Ave Atque vale… ―Alan Moore, V for Vendetta
You will discover the face under this mask but you will never look beneath it. ―Alan Moore, V for Vendetta
I know this like I know the sun will rise tomorrow and beneath that new sun, our work will begin. ―Evey, V for Vendetta
I’m just a dumb old dog. A dumb old dog that only knows one trick. ―Finch, V for Vendetta
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The ending is nearer than you think, and it is already written. All that we have left to choose is the correct moment to begin. ―Alan Moore, V for Vendetta Share on XYour pretty empire took so long to build, now, with a snap of history's fingers, down it goes. ―Alan Moore, V for Vendetta Share on XI didn't put you in a prison, Evey. I just showed you the bars. ―Alan Moore, V for Vendetta Share on XIs it meaningless to apologize?Never.― Alan Moore, V for Vendetta Share on XThe world's a stage, & everything else is Vaudeville. ―Alan Moore, V for Vendetta Share on XV for Vendetta Quotes with Images
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FAQs
What is V for Vendetta about?
In a future British tyranny, a shadowy freedom fighter, known only by the alias of V, plots to overthrow it with the help of a young woman. V conducts guerrilla warfare against the government, taking revenge on those who wronged him. The story is set against the backdrop of an alternate history where a nuclear war has destroyed most of civilization.
Who is the main character in V for Vendetta?
The main character in V for Vendetta is a man known only as V. He is a vigilante who fights against an oppressive government regime in a dystopian future England. He is a skilled fighter and strategist, and he is driven by a desire to see justice done. He wears a Guy Fawkes mask to conceal his identity, and he is willing to sacrifice everything for his cause.
Why is V’s identity hidden?
There are a few reasons why V might have chosen to keep his identity hidden. For one, it allows him to remain anonymous and therefore more difficult for the government to track him down. Additionally, it could be argued that by keeping his face hidden, V becomes more of an idea or a symbol than a person, which makes it easier for people to rally behind him. And finally, it could simply be that V doesn’t want anyone to know who he is because he’s carrying out some pretty horrific acts of violence.
Is V for Vendetta based on a true story?
Though the movie is based on a graphic novel, which is a work of fiction, it was inspired by real-life events. The story takes place in an alternate reality where a fascist government has taken over England. The main character, V, is an anarchist who seeks to overthrow the government and take revenge on those who have wronged him.
While the story is not based on any one specific event, it does draw from historical experiences such as the Holocaust and other tyrannical regimes.
What are some of the best quotes from V for Vendetta?
* People should not be afraid of their governments. Governments should be afraid of their people.
* Because while the truncheon may be used in lieu of conversation, conversation is always preferable.
* I’m curious as to what makes you think that giving people freedom from fear is the same thing as giving them freedom from choice?
* There are no coincidences, only the illusion of coincidence.
Conclusion
No matter what you’re fighting for, these V for Vendetta quotes will inspire you to keep going. So when you feel like giving up, remember that People should not be afraid of their governments. Governments should be afraid of their people. And fight on.
You can check other interesting quotes on this website – Ron Swanson’s quotes and Bane Quotes from The Dark Knight Rises.
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