Sheik Ilderim Quotes in Ben-Hur (1959)

Sheik Ilderim: Balthasar is a good man. But until all men are like him, we must keep our swords bright!

Judah Ben-Hur: And our intentions true! So I must leave you.

Sheik Ilderim: One last thought: There is no law in the arena; many are killed... I hope to see you again, Judah Ben-Hur.

Sheik Ilderim: One God, that I can understand; but one wife? That is not civilized.

[nudges Judah]

Sheik Ilderim: It is not generous!

Sheik Ilderim: Was the food not to your liking?

Judah Ben-Hur: Oh, indeed!

[Balthasar gestures for Judah to burp in gratitude, and Judah burps]

Sheik Ilderim: Bonehead! Give me those reins! You think you can treat my horses like animals? To drive cows and goats is all you're fit for! Get off, idiot!

[he kicks the driver off the chariot]

Sheik Ilderim: [about his wives] I've got six... no, seven.

Balthasar: I have counted eight, and that is because he is traveling. At home, he has more.

Sheik Ilderim: Fool! Headless toad! You know nothing of horses! Whip my children once and I'll drain every drop of your blood! Now, gently around the first turn, and let them go. Go on!

Sheik Ilderim: The great race is on tomorrow and I am without a driver. You must drive my Arabs for me!

Ben-Hur: I will drive your chariot! Not as Arrius the Roman, racing for glory - but as the unknown, driving for revenge!

Sheik Ilderim: Come, then, for time does not loiter and we have much to do!

Sheik Ilderim: By the three-horned goat of Ranor, you are welcome!