- Judge Garth: When a man kills, he kills part of himself. When a man dies, part of every man dies.
- The Virginian: "It tolls for thee."
- Judge Garth: Where did you learn that?
- The Virginian: From Molly. She gives me books and makes me read 'em.
- Molly Wood: He's taken a fancy to John Donne.
- Judge Garth: Well, we could all do with a little more John Donne.