Peaky Blinders is a show that has captured the attention of millions worldwide with its thrilling plot and unforgettable characters. The Shelby family, led by the clever and ruthless Tommy Shelby, has delivered some of the most iconic and memorable lines in TV history.
These quotes reflect the tough world they live in, where loyalty, power, and survival are at the forefront. Whether it’s about strategy, pain, or strength, Peaky Blinders offers plenty of wisdom packed into its gripping dialogue. Here are 25 must-read quotes that will leave you thinking long after the credits roll.
- “Life is so much easier to deal with when you are dead.” – Alfie Solomons
- “Tell your boss what you saw here today. Tell him you don’t f*ck with the Peaky Blinders.” – Arthur Shelby
- “First a few words from the heart. My brother, Tommy helped me survive through some of the worst times. Even though the circumstances of their union was tragic.” – Arthur Shelby
- “The one minute. The soldier’s minute. In a battle, that’s all you get. One minute of everything at once. And anything before is nothing. Everything after, nothing. Nothing in comparison to that one minute.” – Tommy Shelby
- “You strike when your enemy is weak.” – Tommy Shelby
- “I’m emotional, I just don’t know what f***ing emotion it is.” – Arthur Shelby
- “Sometimes the women have to take over. Like in the war.” – Polly Gray
- “I know who I am, Linda. I know who I am and I’m all right with it. Finally, I can live with it.” – Arthur Shelby
- “Whisky’s good proofing water. Tells you who’s real and who isn’t.” – Tommy Shelby
- “Who wants to be in heaven, eh? Who wants to be in heaven when you can be sending men to f***ing hell?” – Arthur Shelby
- “I’m an old man and my heart’s battered vessel, but within, there still beats a fluttering pulse of a dream.” – Arthur Shelby
- “I just put a bullet in his head…he looked at me the wrong way.” – Tommy Shelby
- “The one who keeps causing you pain can never be your peace.” – Tommy Shelby
- “This place is under new management, by order of the Peaky Blinders.” – Arthur Shelby
- “There is good in my heart, but these hands belong to the devil.” – Arthur Shelby
- “I don’t pay for suits. My suits are on the house or the house burns down.” – Tommy Shelby
- “Today it will be me dead. Or you. But, whoever it is, he’ll wake up in hell tomorrow.” – Tommy Shelby
- “Point that thing at my head… That’s where the trouble is…” – Arthur Shelby
- “When my judgement comes, I’ll be the one that’s laughing.” – Chester Campbell
- “Men always tell their troubles to a barmaid.” – Grace Burgess
- “My fury is a thing to behold.” – Chester Campbell
- “She’s in the past. The past is not my concern. The future is no longer my concern, either.” – Tommy Shelby
- “You imagine being shot by a woman hurts the same as being shot by a man. Just a bit more shameful.” – Tommy Shelby
- “When you plan something well there’s no need to rush.” – Tommy Shelby
- “Every man, he craves certainty.” – Alfie Solomons
Conclusion
These 25 quotes give us a glimpse into the minds of the Shelby family, revealing their complex characters and motivations. Whether it’s Tommy’s cold strategic mind or Arthur’s inner battle, each line leaves us with something to think about. The Peaky Blinders world is full of wisdom, violence, and raw emotion, and these quotes are a testament to that.
