50 Best Robin Hood Quotes From Popular Fiction
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Robin Hood is a legendary heroic outlaw living in the Sherwood forest.
He is originally depicted in English folklore. He was subsequently featured in a number of stories, movies and animated films.
Considered one of the best-known tales of English folklore, though not technically real, Robin Hood is described as a highly-skilled swordsman and archer. He is described as a crusader who steals from the rich and gives to the poor, for this reason he is considered a hero.
Many popular characters are associated with him such as his lover, Lady Marian, his band of men, the Merry Men, and his arch-nemesis, the Sheriff of Nottingham.
The central idea that the character operates on is the theme of social and economic justice in a society riddled with inequality, the moral lesson of Robin Hood is one of fairness.
Here are a few famous Robin Hood quotes from Disney and other sources that you are going to love. You could also check out Robin Hood Disney quotes, Robin Hood men in tights quotes, funny Robin Hood quotes, quotes from Disney's Robin Hood.
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Disney 'Robin Hood' Quotes
Robin Hood is an outlaw who steals from the rich and gives the loot away to the poor. He is shown as a fox wearing all green and with bows and arrows. He is clever and witty and here are some quotes by Robin Hood that will surely make you smile.
1. "Rob? Tsk tsk tsk. That's a naughty word. We never rob. We just sort of borrow a bit from those who can afford it."
- Robin Hood, 'Robin Hood', 1973.
2. "A face appears. A crown is on his noble brow."
- Robin Hood, 'Robin Hood', 1973.
3. "Marian, my love, will you marry me?"
- Robin Hood, 'Robin Hood', 1973.
4. "Ah, stop worrying. This disguise will fool my own mother."
- Robin Hood, 'Robin Hood', 1973.
5. "A kiss to the winner? Oodelaly! Come on, Johnny! What are we waiting for?"
- Robin Hood, 'Robin Hood', 1973.
6. "Seven? That does make you the man of the house."
- Robin Hood, 'Robin Hood', 1973.
7. "Chances? You must be joking! That was just a bit of a lark, Little John."
- Robin Hood, 'Robin Hood', 1973.
8. "The sheriff and his whole posse couldn't lift you off the ground."
- Robin Hood, 'Robin Hood', 1973.
9. "Jehosaphat, Trigger. Put that peashooter down!"
- Robin Hood, 'Robin Hood', 1973.
10. "There she is, Little John. Isn't she beautiful?"
- Robin Hood, 'Robin Hood', 1973.
11. "Ah, but remember faint hearts never won fair lady. Fear not, my friends."
- Robin Hood, 'Robin Hood', 1973.
12. "For our honeymoon: London. Normandy."
- Robin Hood, 'Robin Hood', 1973.
13. "Ooh-de-la-lay. Ooh-de-la-lay. Fortune tellers."
- Robin Hood, 'Robin Hood', 1973.
14. "I'm gonna win that Golden Arrow, and then I'm goin' to present meself to Maid Marian."
- Robin Hood, 'Robin Hood', 1973.
15. "Traitor to the crown? That crown belongs to King Richard. Long live King Richard."
- Robin Hood, 'Robin Hood', 1973.
Little John Disney 'Robin Hood' Quotes
Little John is a big obese brown bear who dresses in all green. He is the most loyal sidekick and best friend of Robin Hood. Here are a few quotes by Little John that you will find most memorable.
16. "You know somethin', Robin. I was just wonderin', are we good guys or bad guys? You know, I mean, uh? Our robbin' the rich to feed the poor."
- Little John, 'Robin Hood', 1973.
17. "You know something, Robin? You're taking too many chances."
- Little John, 'Robin Hood', 1973.
18. "Pretty hard to laugh hanging there, Rob."
- Little John, 'Robin Hood', 1973.
19. "Borrow? Boy, are we in debt."
- Little John, 'Robin Hood', 1973.
20. "You're burning the chow!"
- Little John, 'Robin Hood', 1973.
21. "That's a gas. We ain't even been arrested yet."
- Little John, 'Robin Hood', 1973.
22. "Well, for one thing, you can't cook."
- Little John, 'Robin Hood', 1973.
23. "Okay, big shot, now tell him to untie my buddy."
- Little John, 'Robin Hood', 1973.
24. "Cool it, loverboy! You're heart's running away with your head!"
- Little John, 'Robin Hood', 1973.
Friar Tuck Disney 'Robin Hood' Quotes
Friar Tuck is a kind-hearted priest. He is a loyal companion to both Robin Hood and Little John according to the legends. Here are a few interesting quotes by Friar Tuck.
25. "Oh, for heaven's sake, son. You're no outlaw. Why, someday you'll be called a great hero."
- Friar Tuck, 'Robin Hood', 1973.
26. "Alright, laugh, you two rouges, but there's gonna be a big to-do in Nottingham."
- Friar Tuck, 'Robin Hood', 1973.
27. "Get out of my church! Out! Out! Out! Out!"
- Friar Tuck, 'Robin Hood', 1973.
28. "You want taxes? I'll give you taxes!"
- Friar Tuck, 'Robin Hood', 1973.
29. "A pox on the Phony King of England."
- Friar Tuck, 'Robin Hood', 1973.
30. "Well, it's raining now! Things can't get worse!"
- Friar Tuck, 'Robin Hood', 1973.
Sheriff of Nottingham Disney 'Robin Hood' Quotes
The Sheriff of Nottingham is the main antagonist in the legends of Robin Hood. He is an unjust tyrant who mistreats his people and subjects them to very high taxes. Here are a few well-known quotes by Friar Tuck.
31. "You're under arrest for high treason to the Crown!"
- The Sheriff of Nottingham, 'Robin Hood', 1973.
32. "Never dreaming that a scheming sheriff and his posse was a-watching them and gathering around."
- The Sheriff of Nottingham, 'Robin Hood', 1973.
33. "It sure is, and I think I'll take it to poor Prince John. Every little bit helps."
- The Sheriff of Nottingham, 'Robin Hood', 1973.
34. "Listen, Scissorbill. If you shoot half as well as you blabbermouth, you're better than Robin Hood."
- The Sheriff of Nottingham, 'Robin Hood', 1973.
35. "Nutsy, how am I supposed to sleep with you yelling "all's well" all the time?"
- The Sheriff of Nottingham, 'Robin Hood', 1973.
36. "Oh, you've got it all wrong, Hiss. The Sniveling, Groveling, Measely, Weaseling."
- The Sheriff of Nottingham, 'Robin Hood', 1973.
37. "But, but Sire, it's a big hit. The whole village is singing it."
- The Sheriff of Nottingham, 'Robin Hood', 1973.
38. "What in tarnation you tryin' to do, you birdbrain?"
- The Sheriff of Nottingham, 'Robin Hood', 1973.
39. "Criminently, now I know why your mama called you "Nutsy"."
- The Sheriff of Nottingham, 'Robin Hood', 1973.
40. "Well, greetings from your friendly neighborhood tax collector."
- The Sheriff of Nottingham, 'Robin Hood', 1973.
'Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves' Quotes
The English folk tale of Robin Hood gets a cinematic depiction with the 1991 film 'Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves'. The band of vagabonds living in Sherwood Forest get portrayed by megastars such as Kevin Costner as Robin Hood, Morgan Freeman as Azeem, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio as Maid Marian among others.
Here are some Robin Hood quotes from the film that will make you fall in love with the characters.
41. “Is there no sun in this cursed country?!”
- Azeem, 'Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves', 1991.
42. “My lady, a woman of your beauty has no need for such... decorations.”
- Robin Hood, 'Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves', 1991.
43. "A wise man once said: 'There are no perfect men in the world; only perfect intentions.'"
- Azeem, 'Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves', 1991.
44. "Guy of Gisborne: Why a spoon, cousin? Why not an axe?
Sheriff of Nottingham: Because it's dull, you twit, it'll hurt more."
- 'Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves', 1991.
45. "Marian: You came for me... You're alive...
Robin of Locksley: I would die for you."
- 'Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves', 1991.
46. "Sheriff of Nottingham: Locksley. I'll cut your heart out with a spoon.
Robin of Locksley: Then it begins."
- 'Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves', 1991.
47. "For once in my life, I will have something pure!"
- Sheriff of Nottingham, 'Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves', 1991.
48. "By the power vested in me, by God's holy church, I say let any man who has reason why these two should not be joined, let him speak now or forever hold his peace."
- Friar Tuck, 'Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves', 1991.
49. "Hold, I speak!"
- King Richard, 'Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves', 1991.
50. "Marian: How is it, that a once-arrogant young nobleman has found contentment, living rough with the salt of the earth?
Robin Hood : I've seen knights in armor panic at the first hint of battle. And I've seen the lowliest, unarmed squire pull a spear from his own body, to defend a dying horse. Nobility is not a birthright. It's defined by one's actions."
- 'Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves', 1991.
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