Here are 10 Quotes Of The Penguin From Movies & TV Shows to showcase the character’s more memorable moments.
10.”Walking With A Friend In The Dark Is Better Than Walking Alone In The Dark”
Robin Lord Taylor|Gotham|S1E15| “The Scarecrow”
This quote expresses his complex relationship with Jim Gordan. Showing there is more to this ambitious villain.
9. “I’d Never Kidnap A Fellow Rogue Out Of A Sickbed. It Just Isn’t Done”
Paul Williams|Batman: The Animated Series|S3E2|”Second Chance”
Even though he is a criminal his morals keep him grounded.
8. “Remember, No Politics. Issues Confuse People”
Burgess Meredith|(1966) Batman|S2E17| “Hizzoner the Penguin”
Running for the mayor of Gotham City as part of Oswald’s policies the plan was not to confuse the people because it causes more headaches than it is worth.
7. ” Why Is There Always Someone Who Brings Eggs And Tomatoes To A Speech”
Danny Devito| (1992) Batman Returns
Danny Devito’s take on the character brought an absurd iteration and as a classic film trope so, rubbing the crowd wrong never ends well for the speaker when there’s a tomato in hand.
6. ” When You Know What A Man Loves, You Know What Can Kill Him”
Robin Lord Taylor|Gotham|S1E7| Penguin’s Umbrella”
Basically, What that meant speaks of the greed that an individual possesses, and by using that against them you have the upper hand.
5. “Gentlemen- And I Use The Term Loosely- After You”
Paul Williams|Batman: The Animated Series| S1E20| “I’ve Got Batman in My Basement”
Since Batman isn’t liked much by criminals surely anytime he is around no one is happy hence why there is dissatisfaction in Penguin’s remarks.
4. “War Is Just Politics By Other Means”
Robin Lord Taylor|Gotham| S1E4|” Arkham”
Though Cobblepot expresses that war is necessary for an appearance he undeniably showcases intelligence in his points.
3. “They Wouldn’t Put Me On A Pedestal, So I’m Laying Them On A Slab”
Danny Devito| (1992) Batman Returns
Despite the animosity in this quote, Devito shows the vulnerability of the character he addresses that if he is not accepted in society then he turns his back on society.
2. “Ah, The Direct Approach, I Admire That In A Man With A Mask”
Danny Devito| (1992) Batman Returns
In this exchange between the two Danny Devito’s Penguin establishes he does not fear The Caped Crusader going as far as saying he sees through Batman.
1. “No Habla Espanol, Fellas?”
Collin Farrell|(2022) The Batman
In summary, Colin Farrell’s was a noteworthy performance drawing from past Penguins in his intellect and the fact he does not fear Batman. he subtly shows Batman and Gordan he understands Spanish thus bettering the perception.