Prison Break isn’t just a TV show, it’s a masterpiece of tension, loyalty, and survival. From Michael Scofield’s calm brilliance to T-Bag’s chilling one-liners, the series gave us quotes that are unforgettable. Whether it’s about freedom, brotherhood, or the dark choices people make, every character left us with lines that stick long after the credits roll.
In this post, we’ve rounded up 60 of the best Prison Break quotes from Michael, T-Bag, Lincoln, and the rest of the unforgettable cast.
Prison Break Quotes by Michael Scofield
1. “Preparation can only take you so far , after that you gonna have to take a few leaps of faith.”
2. “Have a little faith.”
3. “I’m not here on vacation, trust me.”
4. “Wearing a cross is one thing, living by it is another.”
5. “Freedom has a price. I died seven years ago. Left behind a brother, a wife, a son. But the dead talk, if you listen. They’re there with you, reaching out, trying to tell you something. Because not all deaths are the same. Some are real. Some are a story. Question is, do you believe the story? Was the man who died who you thought he was? The dead talk… if you listen.”
6. “That was you? This whole time, I was thinking it was Gandhi.”
7. “I choose to have faith. Because without it I’m nothing. It’s the only thing keeping me going.”
8. “Escape the captivity of negativity.”
9. “There’s always something you can do.”
10. “Woah. We haven’t even had our first date yet and you’re already inviting me in. I thought you were a nice girl.”
11. “This is going wrong in every possible way.”
12. “It’s what’s behind the eyes that counts.”
13. “If you think I’m gonna leave my brother behind, you have massively underestimated me.”
14. “Sometimes things happen that are just… out of your control.”
15. “Free. God, finally, we’re free.”
16. “It was real, Sara. Me and you. It’s real.”
Prison Break Quotes by Tbag
1. “I will watch you get tossed to the side of the road to fend for yourself, boy.”
2. “I will go unlock the kids and make us all breakfast.”
3. “We are captives of our own identities, living in prisons of our own creation.”
4. “Why don’t you send us some place cooler? Like Africa?”
5. “Either we split this money and you can uh go get your legs tattooed or whatever the hell it is you want… or they’re going to find your corpse slumped over that there chair with your pants down around your ankles cos it’s been a long time coming, Pretty.”
6. “Not that hot? When this guy woke up this morning, he was white!”
7. “I’ll protect you. All you gotta do is take this pocket right here, and your life’ll be all peaches and cream. I walk, you walk with me. I’ll keep you real close so no one up in here can hurt you.”
8. “I’ll always be a step ahead of you. I can see everything in your eyes.”
9. “Of all the things that mystify me in this world since I’ve been released, is that kale is the rage. Kale.”
10. “Sometimes a man has to surrender to fate. See what it has in store for him.”
11. “Remember Pretty, I am serving life plus one. So if I get busted for attempted escape, I’ma throw in a homicide, no problem, that’s like a parking ticket to me!”
Prison Break Quotes by Others
1. “I kneel only to God. Don’t see him here.” — John Abruzzi
2. “Christ saved you, John. Don’t turn your back on Him. Don’t turn your back on us.” – Sylvia Abruzzi
3. “I’m sorry you will never understand what happens when you’re in prison.” – John Abruzzi
4. “They say people come into your life for a reason. Maybe my reason was to help you get out of Fox River, you know, to help you save your brother.” — Fernando Sucre
5. “It’s okay, papi. Let me go.” — Fernando Sucre
6. “The problem with being that clever is that sooner or later, you end up getting too clever for your own good.” — Alexander Mahone
7. “You know, we spend so much of our lives not saying the things we want to say. The things we should say. We speak in code, we send little messages. Origami. So now, plainly, simply. I want to say that I love you both.”
8. “I blow my nose with my left and wipe my ass with my right, what of it?” – Bellick
9. “You thieving son of a bitch. You better get down on your knees and pray to God that I never find you because if I do, mark my words: I will gut you bow to stern.”
10. “You got a real beefer on your hands, don’cha?” – Bellick
11. “It’s prison yo.”
12. “You will work with a bloodhound in a birthday had if I tell you to because that’s what employees do!!” — General
13. “I’ll be very clear here, cause you and I face an evolutionary gap.” – Abruzzi
14. “Oh Michael, we all know nice girls finish last.” – Dr. Sara Tancredi:
15. “I came in here a man. Give me the strength to walk out of here a man.” – Lincoln
16. “When Michael takes on the world, the world always loses.” – Lincoln
17. “You’re in the old man’s back pocket, are you? Well, I got news for you, fish. He may run this place during the day, but I run it during the night.” – Brad Bellick
18. “I’m telling you, the guards are the dirtiest gang in this whole place. The only difference between us and them is the badge.” – Sucre
19. “I suggest you take a seat, fish. Ain’t nothing to do up in here but serve time. Ain’t nobody gonna serve it for you.” – Sucre
20. “You want to screw something up? Put a thousand people on it. You want to get it done right? Put it in the hands of a few.” — Jacob
21. “You don’t go looking for trouble in here, it just finds you.” – Lincoln
22. “The secret to real power is to never betray your intentions, to wear nothing on your sleeve, and to never let anyone see your face.” – Jacob
23. “Not if you designed the place, it isn’t.” – Lincoln
24. “Tattoo looks fresh. Hold that. I guess, being a diabetic, you don’t mind needles.” – Dr. Sara Tancredi
25. “Most guys, you know, for the first time, they start with something small – mom, girlfriend’s initials, something like that. Not you. You got a full set of sleeves, all in a couple of months. Takes guys a few years to get the ink you’ve got.” – Wendy
26. “Good, ’cause the ten commandments don’t mean a box of piss in here. We got two commandments and two only. The first commandment is you got nothing coming.” – Brad Bellick
27. “I got news for you, Michael, trust means absolutely zero inside these walls. The only way you’re getting that insulin is if I’m administering it.” – Dr. Sara Tancredi
28. “Son, it’s better for me to owe you one in here than for you to owe me one, I can promise you that.” – Warden Henry Pope
29. “It wasn’t immaculate conception, honey. Trust me.” – Lisa Rix
30. “If an inmate appeals to me for intervention, how can I turn my back on him?” – Bishop McMorrow
31. “Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer.” – John Abruzzi
32. “You keep handing out my jacket, I swear I’m gonna bust your grape.” – Wholesale
The show was more than a story about escaping, it was about loyalty, courage, and survival.
These Prison Break quotes greatly remind us of why the show remains a classic. Keep them in mind whenever you need a little inspiration, or just want to relive one of TV’s most exciting series.
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