Red Dead Redemption 2: 10 Quotes That Will Stick With Us Forever
Undoubtedly one of the greatest games of the twenty-first century, as well as one of the most immersive experiences any player will ever have had; Red Dead Redemption II truly took the world by storm upon release. Even today, the game gets replayed by fans and is the source of much adoration.
Two of the most incredible aspects of the game are the writing and the characters, both coming together to give some terrific quotes so many of which - far more than ten - have and will continue to stick with fans for years to come for one reason or another.
10 "We're Thieves In A World That Don't Want Us No More."
Arthur Morgan has a slew of phenomenal quotes throughout his time in the game, and this one sums up a lot of what the game's campaign and Arthur's story is about.
Arthur and the gang live in a changing Western civilization where outlaws are getting squeezed out, with law and order prevailing, they do not have a place as they used too, and Arthur understands this, there are a few quotes following this arc, but this may be the best.
9 "Hey, Mister!"
Not necessarily a quote that gets said in any sort of cut scene conversation or one that is massively meaningful or has any kind of tangible impact, but certainly one that sticks with fans, "Hey, mister!" is excellent.
Roger Clark's delivery is perfect, and these moments with Arthur simply greeting people or when he calls his horse "boahh" or "gurrl" are some of the most memorable pieces of dialogue in the game.
8 "I Believe There's Winners And Losers, And Nothing Else Besides."
Micah Bell is the single most punchable person in Red Dead Redemption's history and is even more hatable than Dutch to so many fans of the games. This quote seems to pretty much sum him up, considering how much of a weasel he is.
Micah could not care less about the gang or the other members of it. While Arthur would happily die for the rest of them, Micah will always save himself, always attempting to survive and win out against the 'losers' who fall.
7 "You, Sir, Are A Fish."
Going back to Arthur Morgan and again sticking with the more humorous, light-hearted side of the game, this is one of the most random, yet inexplicably hilarious quotes in the entire game.
It is not a poor insult to another person, but rather a simple statement of fact when Arthur fishes, occasionally telling the fish that they are indeed a fish. It is brilliantly delivered as a dry comment and will catch players off guard in the best way the first time around.
6 "I Wish I Had Acquired Wisdom At Less Of A Price."
Hosea Matthews is another standout character in the game, and for his time in it he acts as right-hand man to Dutch, and a good friend to Arthur, and is probably the most intelligent of the gang.
This quote shows Hosea's acknowledgment of the wisdom he has accumulated over the years, but as players get to know Hosea better, this quote is far more poignant, showing that all these years as an outlaw have taken their toll on him.
5 "I Guess... I'm Afraid."
Moving back to a more serious, somber Arthur, late in the game, he has a conversation at a train station with a nun from earlier in the game and delivers this powerful quote.
Arthur is sick; the gang is falling apart as is his relationship with Dutch; he is aware of his own mortality, mortality he is now getting forced to stare directly in the face. This moment of vulnerability is one that pulls on the heartstrings and sticks with you.
4 "I Ain't Afraid Of Dying."
Sadie Adler is a fan-favorite character and is one of the most brilliant inclusions in the game, thankfully surviving to the John portion of the game and beyond.
This quote pretty much sums up her attitude, she has had everything she loved ripped from her, and now any fear of death she once may have had has dissipated. She is fearless, full of vengeful feelings, yet shows herself to be a good-hearted person still.
3 "Be Loyal To What Matters."
John Marston and Arthur's relationship is one full of ups and downs, starting with severe tension, particularly from Arthur, who appeared to straight up not like John. Over time though, their friendship blossomed.
This quote comes in a late-game conversation between the two as they discuss Dutch's nonsense, as well as loyalty, with Arthur telling John to get out, that his family matter far more than whatever it is they are doing under the leadership of Dutch.
2 "I Have A Plan."
Speaking of the leader of the Van Der Linde gang, players genuinely get to see Dutch's downward spiral into psychopathic throughout this game, and that gets exemplified through his relentless insistence that he has some grand plan.
Dutch's constant comments about having a plan, needing more money, one last big score, Tahiti, and others having faith in him are so incredibly tiring, and also the most memeable aspect of the game that has, and will continue to stick with fans.
1 "I Gave You All I Had. I Did."
You could pretty much take the entire last sequence of Arthur's portion of the game and choose any line from it and pick it as being one of the most memorable of the game, whether it be telling John to leave, or declaring Micah a rat to Dutch.
This one though is harrowing. Dying, struggling to muster up any significant breath, and done in from a fight with Micah, Arthur tells Dutch the truth, Arthur gave Dutch his life, and this got betrayed. It is a heartbreaking moment, coming before Arthur crawls up and watches the sunset on his story.