The Dark Knight -'You Either Die a Hero, or You Live Long Enough To See Yourself Become the Villain'

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[theguy]

Lol I don't care what you think about Christian's batman but you cannot deny his Bruce Wayne is on point.

[Maxine-strictlystarwars]

“You either die a hero, or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain” this quote perfectly sums up the story of Anakin Skywalker.

[sleyaraze]

This is one of the most iconic lines in the trilogy and not even coming from Batman. Writing is unbeatable

[pradipbose]

"I'm not sure whether they'll let us join the tables"
"Oh they should, I own the place"
I just broke there...

[jacksonlarson]

Looking back, I feel like, even for how legendary this line is, it doesn't get enough respect. It has completely transcended the realm of film and become a modern proverb. I was absolutely shocked to find that this quote cannot be dated beyond this film. I was certain that it was in reference to some old, well known saying. But no, this right here is the origin of genuinely one of the most impactful quotes of movie history. This line is everywhere. It's used in every context. There are probably millions of people that have heard this line and have no idea where it came from, and I'm sure it will be in common use for decades. What an achievement.

[ItzMeWill]

What's brilliant about this is that you can see how hard Bruce is trying to act like Bruce Wayne. Remember, his true identity is Batman and Bruce Wayne is the "Mask"

[alandmuhamad]

This quote has become so iconic its everywhere, some people don't even know where its from.

[YusufAli-cffp]

I guess Harvey lived a little too long

[Twisted_Code]

"I certainly hope not"
"they should, I own the place"
Whoever came up with these lines, whether the actor or writer, is the notion of genius, personified

[gor]

1:34-1:38 Christian Bale took that quote to heart becoming a MCU villain.

[kdaalder]

“You either die a villain or you live long enough to see yourself become the hero” - Dragon Ball Z writers

[Mushoo]

"You either die a man, or live long enough to be an anime girl."

[vic]

Harvey is actually right. In Roman times, "dictator" (the position he's describing) *wasn't* a pejorative. It was someone given extraordinary powers for the duration of am emergency.

[hitrapperandartistdababy]

“You either die a hero, or live long enough to see yourself become the villain”

Its cool to live through movie lines that become timeless classics.

[jiado]

I didn’t expect how opinionated and insightful the ballerina was written. Bruce’s dates are usually just vapid arm candy just to serve his persona of the playboy.

[manintheline]

"You either die a beloved company or live long enough to be compared to EA"
- CD Projekt Red

[winwiniebear]

Christian Bale took the line “You either die a hero, or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain.” line too seriously. Bro went from Batman to Gorr real quick.

[dheersaxena]

This makes so much more sense seeing Robert Downey Jr return as Dr Doom!

[GABRIELA-ACEVEDO.]

I love how Bruce always memorized word per word of what anyone said.

Batman Begins - You never did learn to mind your surroundings.

Dark Knight - You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villain.

Dark Knight Rises - Then you have my permission to die.

[AndersonTenecela]

RDJ dying as a hero with Ironman and lived enough to become the villain as Doctor Doom