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Saul Goodman’s questionable legal tactics and a silver tongue have truly been an intriguing part of the series. Before he came into the world of Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul shows us the origin story of this captivating character. Jimmy McGill slowly transformed into Saul Goodman.
This journey was not just about a name change, it was a deep dive into the making of a man who could bend the rules with a wink and a well-crafted argument. Better Call Saul masterfully crafts the evolution through sharp writing and even sharper dialogue. The dialogues are a blend of humor, cynicism, and even poignant human emotions. So, let’s dive into the best Saul Goodman quotes from Better Call Saul.
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10 best Saul Goodman quotes from Better Call Saul, ranked
10)Season 3 episode 1
In season 3 episode 1, when Captain Bauer confronted Saul because of fraudulently entering the Air Force base, Saul tried his best to negotiate with him. Captain Bauer tells Saul that even though he treated him with hospitality and respect, he defrauded him.
He tells him that the war hero was not real and it was disrespectful. Saul assures him that even though artistic license may have been taken for some parts of the commercial, and asks him if there was any damage done or if anyone was hurt. He adds that the Captain should check their recruiting numbers because there will be an uptick due to the commercial. The Captain tells him that Fudge is not a person and he was not in the war. To this, Saul says,
“Well, neither was Tom Cruise, and look what Top Gun did for you.”
This line has truly remained one of the most iconic ones of Saul in the series, according to the viewers.
9)Season 1, Episode 9
In season 1 episode 9, when Saul comes to speak with Chuck, he asks him about the boxes that were strewn all over. Chuck tells him that the boxes contained the served interrogatories on each class representative, deposition notices, documents calling into question the mental health of their elderly clients, along with many more. He adds that they will have more documents that will drown them in paperwork.
Though Saul is not phased and tells him that they will be able to deal with it, as it is just paperwork. Chuck tries to make Saul understand that the size of the case was too much for the two of them. He says that for the good of the clients, they should refer the case to HHM as they don’t have the capital or the manpower to handle such a long-term case. On hearing this, Saul says,
"Hail Satan. I Submit To The Dark Side."
It shows how he is reluctant to give the case to HHM, yet he understands their situation. It is truly one of the best quotes of the series by him.
8)Season 1, episode 1
In season 1 episode 1, we see Chuck and Saul discussing the cases Saul has been handling, which, according to Chuck, is enough. Saul tells him that he is handling three cases: one of arraignment, one of voir dire, and one jury trial. He adds that after these cases, he was able to take only seven hundred bucks. Chucks says to him that he is representing people who have nowhere else to turn and that money is beside the point. On hearing this, Saul says his iconic line,
"Money is not beside the point. Money is the point."
For every Better Call Saul fan, this line has remained a memorable one.
7)Season 1 episode 5
In season 1 episode 5, we see Saul meeting Roland Jaycox for a case. Roland takes him to the place where he kept his invention. He tells him about the patent law that he wants to get for his invention. Saul assures him that he has done so many patent cases that he should just go and specialize in it already. After signing the non-disclosure form that Roland Jaycox gave him, he saw his invention.
At first, he thought it was just a regular toilet, however, Roland showed him that the toilet was helpful for toilet training. He added a device to the toilet that vocally assures the user every time someone uses it. However, the words that the device uses are suggestive and not appropriate for children. However, when Roland does not understand it, Saul says that the toilet can be used by wealthier nations and adds,
"Hey, Viagra was originally invented to treat hypertension. Look how that turned out.”
His humorous words show his clever observational skills, and his ability to ease a tense situation truly adds to the overall intrigue of the show.
6)Season4 episode 9
In season 4 episode 9, when Saul comes to talk to Kim about his bar council hearing after getting rejected, it turns out to be a heated argument. Kim asked about what had happened. Saul tells her that the council asked him about what he has been doing during his suspension and if he kept up with the law. Saul tells her that he was able to answer these questions with ease, but the question about the meaning of the law was. Though according to Saul, he answered it perfectly, the council rejected his answer, saying that he was insincere.
Kim asks him whether he told the council anything about Chuck. Saul does not understand the need to talk about Chuck. However, Kim tries to make him understand the way the council might be waiting for his thoughts about Chuck, which is why he might have gotten rejected. He does not understand her and counters her regret about not having an office. When Kim tells him that she has always been with him, but because he does not understand her situation, she won’t be coming to him next time he calls. On hearing this, Saul says,
"There you go. Kick a man when he’s down."
These words depict Jimmy’s feelings and the way he is struggling. This exchange between Kim and him has been one of the most significant parts of their relationship.
5)Season 1 episode 1
In season 1 episode 1, we see Saul meeting Craig and Betsy Kettleman. Craig says that he does not need a lawyer and is not guilty of anything. Saul reaffirms him and says that he does not represent guilty people. He explains to them that when the money goes missing from the county treasury, which in this case is 1.6 million, the police look at the treasurer.
Craig Kettleman counters him, saying that if he hired a lawyer, he would look guilty. However, Saul explains to them that when an innocent person does not hire a lawyer, the case has the probability of going south; hiring a lawyer assures that there is someone who will fight tooth and nail. He then adds his iconic line,
“ Lawyers, we’re like health insurance. You hope you never need it, but, man, oh, man, not having it? No.”
This quote subtly foreshadows Saul’s own trajectory in the series. It is a memorable introduction to the pragmatic and sometimes cynical character of Saul.
4)Season 1, Episode 6
In season 2 episode 6, when Saul comes to visit Mr. Ehrmantraut for his case, he asks him about what had happened. However, Mr. Ehrmantraut only tells Saul to use the coffee and spill it on the investigator’s notebook. On hearing this request, Saul is surprised as he does not want to assault a police officer. Then, Saul calls the police officers inside for the investigation.
The police officers start to ask questions to Mike about the Hoffman and Fensky case. On hearing their question, Saul tells them to fill him in about the case, as he does not know anything about his client. The police officers were unaware that Mike had not told anything to Saul anything. Saul says the iconic line in this moment,
“ Look, don’t let Mr. Ehrmantraut’s dancing eyes and bubbly bon vivant personality fool you. He's actually, believe it or not, somewhat taciturn."
His delivery of this line is truly iconic. It is dripping with sarcasm as we know Mike is none of the things he said. It shows that Saul’s ability to use humor in serious situations is a depiction of his complex character.
3)Season 5 episode 7
In season 5 episode 7, after the court hearing of the case, Saul was eavesdropping on the conversation of a group of people when Howard called him out. Howard asks him about his thoughts on the job offer he gave Saul. Saul tells him that he is giving it some thought and is not ready for an answer. On hearing this, Howard tells him that the offer is off the table as it seems to have affected Saul. Howard then starts to tell about the incidents that had happened to him after he gave the job offer to Saul.
He talks about the bowling balls that were thrown at his car and disturbances during business lunches. Howard says that he is sorry that Saul is in pain. This triggers Saul, and he says that Howard killed his brother, and the job offer did not upset him but amused him instead. Then, as Howard walks away, Saul says,
“It’s nothing to me! It’s a bacterium! I travel in worlds you can’t even imagine! You can’t conceive of what I’m capable of! I’m so far beyond you! I’m like a god in human clothing! Lightning bolts shoot from my fingertips!”
This intensely agitated line by Saul has remained with the viewers for a long time. It depicts his emotions and feelings in a nuanced manner.
2)Season 3 episode 1
In season 3 episode 1, we see Saul talking to Kim about how his meeting went with Chuck. She asks him if he is okay and would like to discuss what happened between the two of them. Initially, Saul does not want to reveal everything to her. However, he soon starts to open up. He says,
"For 10 minutes today, Chuck didn’t hate me. I forgot what that felt like.”
This line, though not a humorous one, resonates deeply with the viewers. It shows his true emotions about Chuck and his vulnerability. This line truly shows Saul’s connection with his brother and how he looks up to him even when times were rough.
1)Season 6 episode 13
In season 6 episode 13, during the court proceedings with Saul, things took a different turn altogether. Initially, the case was going smoothly, but Saul started to talk about the truth about his involvement with Walter White.
He tells everyone about how it all began. He says that he refused to take part in Walter White’s activities. However, when he got threatened, he started to understand the opportunity he had to make real money. He grabbed the opportunity and kept Walter White out of jail. He then says,
“Fact is, Walter White couldn’t have done it without me.”
This line has remained one of the most memorable lines of the series.
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