Crooks in Clover — Movie Quotes

Fernand says this to Maître Folace when discussing the Volfoni brothers' reckless behavior and their audacity in challenging him.

"Morons dare to do anything; that’s even how you recognize them." This line has become a French proverb, observing that stupidity is defined by a lack of inhibition or shame.

Spoken during the kitchen scene after a toast involves a poetic but nonsensical speech about the liquor.

"It's curious among sailors, this need to make phrases." A dismissive remark mocking someone's attempt to sound tough or poetic.

Fernand yells this at a character (often misremembered, but directed at Patricia or a rival in a moment of frustration) to assert dominance.

"Don't touch the loot, bitch!" (A direct nod to the film Touchez pas au grisbi). It represents the drawing of a line in the sand regarding money and loyalty.

Raoul is ranting to his brother Paul about what he will do to Fernand, moments before getting beaten up by Fernand again.

"I scatter, I ventilate. We'll find him in the four corners of Paris, scattered in little pieces, puzzle-style." A hilarious display of impotent rage and overly descriptive violence.