Ben-Hur (1959) Quotes with Sound Clips

Ben-Hur (1959) film poster

Sound bites of the best quotes from the 1959 film Ben-Hur.

Actors: Charlton Heston (Judah Ben-Hur), Jack Hawkins (Quintus Arrius), Haya Harareet (Esther), Stephen Boyd (Messala), Hugh Griffith (Sheik Ilderim)

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1 Almost at the moment he died I heard him say, Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do. -Even then. -Even then.

Judah Ben Hur (Charlton Heston)

2 What has he done to merit this? -He has taken the world of our sins onto himself.

Judah Ben Hur (Charlton Heston)

3 I know there is a law in life that blood begets more blood as dog begets dog. Death generates death as the vulture breeds the vulture.
4 My swift fellow. You must not win the race the first time around. You win the last time around.

Judah Ben Hur (Charlton Heston)

5 Your eyes are full of hate, 41. That's good. Hate keeps a man alive. It gives him strength.

— Quintus Arrius (Jack Hawkins)

6 A man gave me water to drink. I went on living. I should have done better if I had poured it into the sand. -No. -I am thirsty still.

Judah Ben Hur (Charlton Heston)

7 And I felt his voice take the sword out of my hand.

Judah Ben Hur (Charlton Heston)

8 I see no enemy.

Judah Ben Hur (Charlton Heston)

9 If they would see Jesus of Nazareth, they will know that life is everlasting, and death is nothing to fear if you have faith. I will take them to him.
10 We keep you alive to serve this ship. Row well and live.

Judah Ben Hur (Charlton Heston)

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