- John Screaming Eagle: As the great chief, Confucius, say...
- Roger Willoughby: Five birds in hand worth 20 who fly away.
- John Screaming Eagle: You knew him better than I did.
- Abigail Page: [after Roger lands a fish] Take him off the hook.
- Roger Willoughby: Not me. I'm not gonna touch that thing. You take it.
- Abigail Page: Why? It won't bite you.
- Roger Willoughby: I can't stand the feel of 'em. They're cold and they wiggle. You take it off.
- Abigail Page: Roger, you have to take your own fish off the hook in the tournament.