- Maj. Victor P. Joppolo: Ever been in jail?
- Giuseppe: Sure - I been in jail plenty times.
- Maj. Victor P. Joppolo: OK - I can use an honest man.
- Cacopardo: Zito!
- Zito: Yes, sir!
- Cacopardo: Which do you consider more important - food or the bell?
- Zito: The bell.
- Maj. Victor P. Joppolo: Why, Zito?
- Zito: The tone of the bell was so satisfactory, it soothed all the people of the town. It calmed those who were angry, it shield the unhappy ones, it even laughed with those of us who were drunk. It had a tone for everybody Mr Major.
- Tina Tomasino: I wanted to tell you that now I know why I like you.
- Maj. Victor P. Joppolo: Why?
- Tina Tomasino: Because of what you have done for Adano. That's why everyone here loves you.
- Maj. Victor P. Joppolo: And I know why I like you Tina.
- Tina Tomasino: Why?
- Maj. Victor P. Joppolo: Because you make me feel as if I were almost important.
- Sgt. Borth: Friends, Romans and countrymen, I didn't come out here to praise this squirt, neither am I going to let you bury him - yet.