Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (TV Series)

Beginning of the End (2014)

Samuel L. Jackson: Nick Fury

Quotes 

• John Garrett : You remember that speech you used to give us, Nick, about how one man can accomplish anything once he realizes he can be something bigger? Well, now I am.

  Nick Fury : A part - a *part* of something bigger.

  John Garrett : Is that how it went?

  Phil Coulson : Not a great listener.

  Nick Fury : If you told me this whole Hydra path thing you took is because you misheard my damn "one man" speech...

  John Garrett : I am the key to the future of the universe. I'm the origin of all things.

  Nick Fury : [to Coulson]  You got it right?

  Phil Coulson : Totally. Loud and clear.

• John Garrett : Fury! Well, hell... When was the last time anyone saw a tag-team wrestling match with four dead guys?

  Phil Coulson : I see only one dead guy in here.

  John Garrett : Oh, the power's all on this side of the room, fellas. Phil, I'm surprised you try and stop me. Of course, I don't blame you, Nick. You haven't seen the big picture, the big bang, the timeless frozen ocean, but Phil here has. We share a bond. We're blood brothers.

  Nick Fury : You didn't tell me he'd gone this crazy.

  Phil Coulson : He's really stepped it up a notch.

• Jemma Simmons : They told us you were dead.

  Nick Fury : Good. We want word to get around on that.

• Nick Fury : It was a "break glass in case of emergency" situation.

  Phil Coulson : Yes, but that emergency was supposed to be the fall of an Avenger.

  Nick Fury : Exactly.

• Phil Coulson : Stupid, stupid, stupid, and cruel, and very stupid!

  Nick Fury : I think you've made your point.

  Phil Coulson : Why bring me back in the first place. Clearly I didn't think it was the best idea. I warned you about people losing their minds.

  Nick Fury : Agent May was on top of the situation, she says you're fine. Aren't you? It was a break glass in case of emergency situation.

  Phil Coulson : Yes, but that emergency was supposed to be the fall of an Avenger.

  Nick Fury : Exactly. And I'm damned glad I did it too. When you wanna build something you need a strong foundation. You know how few people I trust, Coulson.

  Phil Coulson : You can count them on one hand.

  Nick Fury : And I'm not afraid to cut off fingers. The principle SHIELD was founded on was pure.

  Melinda May : Protection.

  Nick Fury : Protection. One word. Sometimes to protect one man from himself,other times to protect the planet against an alien invasion from another universe. It's a broad job description.

  Phil Coulson : No need to tell me.

  Nick Fury : But the belief that drives us all is the same. Whether it's one man, or all mankind.

  Phil Coulson : That they're worth saving.

  Nick Fury : That truth lives inside you, Coulson. Before it was torn apart, S.H.I.E.L.D. was a lot of moving parts. Guys like you were the heart. Now you'll be the head.

  Phil Coulson : What is it?

  Nick Fury : Toolbox. To help you build it back up.

  Phil Coulson : You want me to start over, rebuild S.H.I.E.L.D.

  Nick Fury : From scratch. Take your time, and do it right. You'll still have his back.

  Melinda May : Of course.

  Nick Fury : There's no one else I trust with this.

  Phil Coulson : Thank you, sir. How do you... How should I proceed?

  Nick Fury : That's up to you, Director.

• Nick Fury : This packs a pretty good punch.

  Phil Coulson : I know what it does.

• Phil Coulson : Sir?

  Nick Fury : You don't have to call me "sir", Coulson. Look at me. I'm dressed like I live under a bridge.

  Phil Coulson : What are you doing here?

  Nick Fury : Well, Simmons turned me onto that old-timey tracker Fitz left on your Bus. I went to great pains to make sure you didn't die the first time.

  Phil Coulson : Well, now's probably not the best time, but... I'd like to have a lengthy conservation with you about that. It might get loud.

  Nick Fury : And I owe you that. But right now, we owe Garrett a punch in the teeth, wouldn't you say?

• John Garrett : I order you to stand down. You must obey me. You need to to translate the words of creation. You don't wanna do this , Mike. Tell him, Phil.

  Phil Coulson : Mr Peterson is free to do whatever he wants.

  [Mike Peterson stomps Garrett in his face] 

  Nick Fury : You think he learned his lesson?

  Phil Coulson : He learned something.

• Nick Fury : The principle SHIELD was founded upon was pure.

  Melinda May : Protection.

  Nick Fury : Protection. One word. Sometimes, to protect one man against himself other times, to protect the planet against an alien invasion from another universe. It's a broad job description.

  Phil Coulson : No need to tell me.

  Nick Fury : But the belief that drives us all is the same, whether it's one man or all mankind.

  Phil Coulson : That they're worth saving.

• Melinda May : And you sir, where you heading now?

  Nick Fury : Trading in my birds eye view for two solid feet on the ground. This is the last time you'll be seeing me for a stretch.

  Phil Coulson : Your going to disappear. Nowhere to be found.

  Nick Fury : Nowhere? You know me better than that, Phil. I'll be everywhere.

• Jemma Simmons : You were looking?

  Nick Fury : For my man, Coulson. Understand you're involved in a dispute I might wanna weigh in on.

• Phil Coulson : Sir?

  Nick Fury : You don't have to call me sir, Coulson. Look at me. I'm dressed like I live under a bridge.