SimonvanDuivenvoorde

I watched the amazing movie Inglourious Basterds by Quentin Tarantino a couple of weeks ago. It’s a great, exciting movie which tells to story of… well.. Jews vs. Nazi’s. (I’m not writing the plot here, I you want to know more about the movie then check out the trailer or IMDB)

The whole movie is based on complex and intense dialogues  and possesses some great one-liners.

So hereby I present you an overview of the 7 inspirational quotes and lessons (in business and life) from Inglourious Basterds.

1.

Quote:

Adolf Hitler: [slamming his hand on a table] Nein nein nein nein nein nein!

Lesson

Learn to say no.

2.

Quote:

Lt. Aldo Raine: That’s what I like to hear. But I got a word of warning for all you would-be warriors. When you join my command, you take on debit. A debit you owe me personally. Each and every man under my command owes me one hundred Nazi scalps. And I want my scalps. And all y’all will git me one hundred Nazi scalps, taken from the heads of one hundred dead Nazis. Or you will die tryin’.

Lesson:

Make a plan. Take action. Commit to your action.

3.

Quote:

Major Dieter Hellstrom: That was the sound of my Walther pointed right at your testicles.
Lt. Archie Hicox: Why do you have a Luger pointed at my testicles?
Major Dieter Hellstrom: Because you’ve just given yourself away, Captain. You’re no more German than that scotch.

Lesson:

Authenticity rules. If you’re not authentic, it will kill you.

4.

Quote:

Lt. Aldo Raine: That’s Sergeant Donny Donowitz. But you might know him better by his nickname… the Bearrrr Jewwwwww… Now, if you heard of Aldo the Apache, you gotta heard about the Bearrrrrr Jewwww…

Lesson:

It’s all about word of mouth and reviews.

5.

Quote:

Lt. Aldo Raine: Well I speak the most Italian, so I’ll be your escort. Donowitz speaks the second most so he’ll be your Italian cameraman. Omar speaks third most, so he’ll be Donny’s assistant.
Pfc. Omar Ulmer: But I don’t speak Italian.
Lt. Aldo Raine: Like I said, third best. Just keep your fuckin’ mouth shut. In fact why don’t you start practicing, right now

Lesson:

Know your strengths and weaknesses.

6.

Quote:

Lt. Aldo Raine: [the Basterds are breaking Sgt. Stiglitz out of jail] Sgt. Hugo Stiglitz?
[Sgt. Stiglitz nods]
Lt. Aldo Raine: Lt. Aldo Raine. These are the Basterds, ever heard of us?
[Sgt. Stiglitz nods]
Lt. Aldo Raine: We just wanted to say we’re a big fan of your work. When it comes to killing Nazis…
Nazi Guard: Uggghhhhaahhh… [one of the Basterds shoots him]
Lt. Aldo Raine: …I think you show great talent. And I pride myself on having an eye for that kind of talent. But your status as a Nazi killer is still amateur. We all come here to see if you wanna go pro.

Lesson:

Work hard and you will be rewarded.

7.

Quote:

Lt. Aldo Raine: You probably heard we ain’t in the prisoner-takin’ business; we in the killin’ Nazi business. And cousin, Business is a-boomin’.

Lesson:

Find a niche and become an expert. Even better; become the expert.

Love it? Hate it? Looking forward to your feedback.

(The quotes were derived from IMDB.)