[about Ugarte that's been killed] I'm making out the report now. We haven't quite decided whether he committed suicide or died trying to escape...

Oh, please, monsieur. It is a little game we play. They put it on the bill, I tear up the bill. It is very convenient...

I have no conviction, if that's what you mean. I blow with the wind, and the prevailing wind happens to be from Vichy...

Major Strasser has been shot. [pause] Round up the usual suspects...

Rick, you're not only a sentimentalist, but you've become a patriot...

[to Rick regarding Ilsa] She was asking about you earlier in a way that made me very jealous...

Realizing the importance of the case, my men are rounding up twice the usual number of suspects...

Rick: And remember, this gun is pointed right at your heart.
Renault: That is my "least" vulnerable spot...

Renault: I've often speculated why you don't return to America. Did you abscond with the church funds? Did you run off with a Senator's wife? I like to think that you killed a man. It's the romantic in me.

Rick: It's a combination of all three.

Renault: And what in heaven's name brought you to Casablanca?

Rick: My health. I came to Casablanca for the waters.

Renault: The waters? What waters? We're in the desert.

Rick: I was misinformed...

Renault: If Rick has the letters, he's much too smart to let you find them there.

Strasser: You give him credit for too much cleverness. My impression was that he's just another blundering American.

Renault: You mustn't underestimate American blundering. I was with them when they "blundered" into Berlin in 1918...

Renault: Carl, see that Major Strasser gets a good table, one close to the ladies.

Carl: I have already given him the best, knowing he is German and would take it anyway...

[Renault has ordered that Rick's close immediately]

Rick: How can you close me up? On what grounds?

Renault: I’m shocked, shocked to find that gambling is going on in here.

Employee of Rick's: [hands Renault money] Your winnings, sir.

Renault: Oh, thank you, very much. Everybody out at once!!!

Renault: Hello Rick.
Rick: Hello Louis.
Renault: How extravagant you are, throwing away women like that. Someday they may be scarce. You know, now I think I shall pay a call on Yvonne. Maybe get her on the rebound. Hmm?
Rick: When it comes to women, you're a true democrat...

Major Strasser: What is your nationality?
Rick: I'm a drunkard.
Renault: That makes Rick a citizen of the world...
[all laugh]

Renault: We are very honored tonight, Rick. Major Strasser is one of the reasons the Third Reich enjoys the reputation it has today.
Major Strasser: You repeat "Third" Reich as though you expected there to be others!
Renault: Well, personally, Major, I will take what comes...

Renault: [after Rick pulls a gun on him] Have you lost your mind?
Rick: I have. Sit down!
Renault: Put that gun down!
Rick: I don't want to shoot you, but I will if you take one more step!
Renault: [With amusement] Under the circumstances I will sit down...

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