Gladiator II

Macrinus: Where were you born? Lucius "Hanno" Verus: Why does my past matter if it is my future to die for you in the arena? Tell me what use have I for Roman money. Macrinus: A gladiator can buy his own freedom. His liberty. Lucius "Hanno" Verus: The Roman dream. Macrinus: No, the slave dreams not of freedom but of a slave to call his own. Cicero. Lucius "Hanno" Verus: Is that what you were raised on, Macrinus? What did you have to do for Roman money? You promised me a head. Macrinus: Earn your keep and you can have anyone's head.

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Macrinus: Whose head could I give you to satisfy this fury? Lucius "Hanno" Verus: The entire Roman army. Macrinus: Too much. Lucius "Hanno" Verus: The general will do.

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Ravi: The odds are against you. Lucius "Hanno" Verus: The odds are always against me.

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