OneLinerArchiveMay 4, 2026

OneLiner — May 4, 2026

Three movie quotes from this date. Featuring The Empire Strikes Back (1980), The Godfather (1972), The Usual Suspects (1995).

Matinee

May the Force be with you.

Answer: The Empire Strikes Back ()

The line appears in multiple Star Wars films. Lucas said it was inspired by the RAF phrase 'May God go with you' used in World War II briefings.

Primetime

It's not personal, Sonny. It's strictly business.

Answer: The Godfather ()

Al Pacino delivers this before his first killing — the moment Michael crosses the point of no return. Coppola said it was the most important line reading in the entire film.

Midnight

The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.

Answer: The Usual Suspects ()

The line originated with 19th-century poet Charles Baudelaire. The film's twist depends entirely on the audience believing Verbal Kint.

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