Breaking Bad: 10 Of Gus Fring’s Best Quotes

Gus Fring is a man of few words, but when he does speak, it’s priceless. Here are some of the Breaking Bad villain’s greatest, coolest quotes.

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Breaking Bad is renowned for many reasons; not the least of which is its plethora of rich, interesting villains. Perhaps the most memorable throughout the show’s five seasons is Gus Fring, a brilliant, devious influential criminal who runs a chicken restaurant as a cover for his shady business dealings.

Fring stands as both a helpful employer and dangerous rival to Walter White. His polite, quiet demeanor hides the sinister, eerily cold character underneath. While he’s a man of few words, many of the words he does speak turn out to be some of the coolest and most significant lines in the show. This legacy continues with his reprised role in Better Call Saul. With this said, let’s take a look at 10 of Gus’ greatest quotes from Breaking Bad.

10 “You Are A Wealthy Man Now. One Must Learn To Be Rich. To Be Poor, Anyone Can Manage.”

One of the greatest quotes from the Chilean Gustavo Fring comes just as Walter, aka “Heisenberg,” is beginning to accumulate a significant amount of wealth as a result of working for his crime syndicate.

It’s a terrific way to illustrate Fring’s drive and his desire for wealth, and reinforces his knowledge and experience. Given the lavish nature of his home, he’s clearly no stranger to wealth. Moreover, this line helps both Walt and the viewer re-examine the dynamics of what it means to be rich and poor.

9 “Don Eladio Is Dead. His Capos Are Dead. You Have No-One Left To Fight For…”

This line adds the perfect punctuation to the enthralling, pivotal revenge scene that closes out “Salud,” the 1oth episode of season 4.

This dialogue reinforces Fring’s character arc and reminds us of his relentlessness and fighter spirit, rather than providing his typical dose of philosophical food for thought. Regardless, this line, which is shouted to the only people left standing – as the rest have dropped dead from Fring’s poison – is equally powerful. If there was any doubt that Fring is a man not to be messed with, this scene and this quote lay that notion to rest.

8 “I Investigate Everyone With Whom I Do Business. What Careful Man Wouldn’t?”

What makes this line really powerful is that it offers both White and the viewers some insight into Gus’ careful, methodical approach. After all, this is part of the reason Fring was able to rise up the ranks to become one of the most prominent drug lords in the Southwest.

It’s simple, yet effective, in that it reveals why Fring had been hard to meet at first, while also foreshadowing his talents for espionage and his careful, businesslike approach. This stands as a stark contrast with many of the show’s more reckless villains.

7 “Look At Me, Hector.”

It’s amusing that, despite Fring’s elaborate operation and significant motivations, his biggest goal can be distilled down to a simple act of revenge over the cartel – specifically Hector Salamanca. This drive, which Fring is laser-focused on, stands as perhaps his only real weakness, as it allowed Walter to bait him into getting killed.

This statement, which is repeated to Hector on multiple occasions, is simple on the surface, but it demonstrates Gus’ unshakable desire to establish his dominance over him. By getting Hector to stare into Fring’s cold eyes, he seeks to make him feel fear and perhaps also some remorse.

6 “I Hide In Plain Sight, Same As You.”

During episode 8 of season 3, Gus makes a bold move as he visits the White family and the critically injured Hank – who’s just been shot by the men coaxed by Fring himself.

This quote is revealing and amusing, as it further establishes the similar traits and trajectories of Gus and Walt. At the same time, it reveals the sly methods he’s willing to use to keep his operation running without being caught. Moments like this convey a boldness in Gus – perhaps to the point of recklessness – though also his cunning in mastering “the game.”

5 “Never Make The Same Mistake Twice.”

While it’s a brief statement, this little piece of knowledge from the experienced Fring is significant in that it partly represents Walt’s own character arc. Sure, it reveals more of Gus’ business philosophy, his ability to stay ahead of the DEA, and his rise to prominence, but it also reinforces Walter’s motivation to learn from his mistakes and do better next time, taking the initiative and conquering.

Interestingly enough, this line is also an ominous bit of foreshadowing, especially for Gus. While Walter mostly seems to heed these words during the later episodes of the show, Fring fails to take his own advice. During the Season 4 finale, he’s lured into a fatal trap set by Walt and Hector, who is rigged to essentially become a human bomb.

4 “This Is What Comes With Blood For Blood, Hector…”

In yet another moment that establishes Fring as the mastermind he can be, we see one of several amusing one-on-one talks between Gus and Hector. He describes the gunfight between DEA Agent Hank Shrader and the nephews of Hector, who have been fatally shot. The endgame here is to protect Walter – at least until he’s worn out his usefulness to Gus.

This quote is powerful as it works to more deeply establish the rivalry between Fring and the cartel. Moreover, it further conveys Fring’s knowledge of the business, and his ability to manipulate the scene surrounding him so that he’s able to keep his business going unscathed.

3 “Little Rata… What A Reputation To Leave Behind.”

It’s fitting that Gustavo manages to deliver one of his most memorable lines of Breaking Bad just moments before his demise. It’s a statement that demonstrates Fring’s value of posterity and legacy. However, it’s also a rare moment that reveals some naivety and weakness in the otherwise tough, crafty character that Fring is.

Like the mobs of old, this quote shows how much criminals and those in the drug trade, first and foremost, detest those who “rat them out.” In this case, this hatred of Hector – who he’s been tricked into thinking has ratted him out – is one that costs Gus his life.

2 “If You Try To Interfere, This Becomes A Much Simpler Matter…”

Similar to Hector, Fring knows how to get under Walt’s skin. He does so by targetting the primary motivation and Achilles Heel of Walt – his family. He knows that, without it, Walt essentially has nothing left. Thus, Gus launches into an ominous “killshot” of a quote threatening to not only kill his wife, but even his children if he does not toe the line.

Before this point, it’s mostly been established that Gus is a malevolent character. Yet, this is the first time it’s revealed just how sadistic he’s capable of being, despite the professional, polite demeanor on the outside.

1 “…They Will Always Be Your Priority, Your Responsibility. And A Man, A Man Provides.”

During a pivotal moment in Season 3, episode 5, Gus “sells” the idea of Walt working under him by showing off his lab, when he explains that the role of a man is to provide for his family. This exchange between Walt and Gus is powerful in that it helps further highlight White’s motivation throughout Breaking Bad: to provide for his wife and kids when he’s gone.

It’s a curious statement; given that Fring seemingly has no family to speak of in the first place. This is a subtle tip-off to the viewer that Gus may just be “weaving his web” and manipulating Walt to work for him by appealing to his weakness. Regardless of its sincerity here, it’s a powerful quote that keeps Walt driven, and it’s about the one thread we cling to in order empathize with him, even as he plummets deeper into darkness.

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