- Callisto: I never drink intoxicants, Theodorus. I like to experience life in all its agonizing glory. I don't want to dull the sensation for a second.
- Callisto: I say, before I kill you, I'm going to make you squeal like a pig, you fat pathetic piece of dung.
- Xena: [Praying for Gabrielle] If anyone is listening, you know I'm not much for praying, but I don't know what else to do. I was ready to give up once, and Gabrielle came into my life. Please, don't let that light that shines on her face go out. I couldn't stand the darkness that would follow.
- Xena: Gabrielle, when we find her, don't go up against her one on one. You'll be dead in seconds.
- Gabrielle: If she dies with me - that'll be fine.
- Xena: Not with me it won't. Besides, she'd chop you into little pieces before you even struck a first blow.
- Gabrielle: That's because you never taught me how to use a sword. Now, that's going to change - right now. I want a lesson.
- Xena: No.
- Gabrielle: Why?
- Xena: Because I won't help you destroy all the ideals that you live by.
- Gabrielle: My ideals were a lie. I thought love was the strongest power on Earth. What a fool. Love is helpless in the face of cruelty.
- Xena: Gabrielle, if you're taken over by hatred - Callisto wins.
- Gabrielle: I've got news for you, Xena. She's already won. Now, show me how to use a sword.
- Xena: Not a chance.
- Gabrielle: Xena! Teach me.
- Xena: No.
- Gabrielle: Teach me. Teach me! Teach me!
- Xena: I won't do it.
- Gabrielle: Xena, wake up and look around you! The little innocent Gabrielle is dead, and there's no getting her back. Just teach me how to use a sword, so, at least I stand a fighting chance. Please.
- Xena: All right, pick it up. First thing, is that your sword - is not a staff. You have to learn how to parry so you can look for an opening. And keep eye contact. That's how you anticipate the next move.
- Gabrielle: Okay. Again. Again. Again! I'm gonna kill her. Again! Teach me. Teach me! Teach me. Again. Again! Teach me how to kill her, Xena. I'm gonna cut her open and watch her bleed. I'm gonna kill her, Xena! Teach me how to kill her.
- Callisto: Joxer, the last time I saw you, you wanted to join my army, and now you want to fight me? Tsk, tsk, tsk, tsk, tsk, tsk - I am so disappointed.
- Joxer: Yeah, well I turned good - just like Xena.
- Callisto: Yeah? Well, I haven't.
- Joxer: Oh.
- Callisto: Be a dear, and deliver a message to the good Xena for me - will you?
- Joxer: Sure.
- Callisto: Tell her this. She should have killed me when she had the chance. For every drop of innocent blood I shed, from here on out, is on her hands as well as mine.
- Joxer: Okay.
- Callisto: Good boy. Come!