Ubisoft Montreal’s Assassin’s Creed franchise launched strongly in 2007. But it wasn’t without complaints from the fans and players alike. The good thing is that the studio took note and made sure Assassin’s Creed II turned things around. And it did. It earned universal acclaim on Metacritic, with a more likable protagonist, more mission variety, expanded gameplay, and a better economy system. And it’s not just the upgrades. Assassin’s Creed II offers historical intrigue, revenge, and a secret war, resulting in a story people still quote. With multiple writing award nominations, the dialogue for sure gives nearly every character something worth saying.
On that note, here are some of the best quotes from Assassin’s Creed II that make the game’s story worth revisiting.
The Story of Assassin’s Creed II
Assassin’s Creed II returns to Desmond Miles in the modern day. He enters the Animus to absorb the genetic memories of his ancestor, Ezio Auditore da Firenze. A young Florentine nobleman in Renaissance Italy, Ezio seeks revenge after witnessing his family’s death and discovering they are connected to a larger conspiracy that links timelines.
At first, the sequel builds on what made the first game a resounding success and raises the bar even higher. Swordfight duels. Renaissance weapons. Stalking prey. The open world lets you approach the game mostly however you want, from wherever you want.
But while Assassin’s Creed II lets you do things freely for the most part, it still anchors you to a linear narrative structure. But that hardly takes away from the game’s strengths. As you meet people and hunt down every target, the story shifts from a simple vendetta to a deep look at history’s role. The art, politics, and personalities are just a mask for the real message: growing up and finding a purpose beyond yourself. These revelations let the story and its dialogue hit on a deeper level.
Quotes from Assassin’s Creed II
From Ezio’s lines to the words of those around him, the most memorable moments in Assassin’s Creed II come from its characters’ conversations.
Ezio Auditore da Firenze
Ezio Auditore da Firenze is the main character in Assassin’s Creed II and one of the franchise’s most recognizable figures. He’s the kind of protagonist who immediately makes an impression. As the son of a Florentine banker, Ezio begins as a ladies’ man, charming, free-spirited, and impulsive. But his story gradually reveals a very human side. He starts cocky but eventually becomes a mature, skilled assassin.
- “Come and take it from me.”
- “I thought I was beyond this. But I’m not. I’ve waited too long, lost too much. Requiescat in Pace, you bastard!”
- “No. Killing you won’t bring my family back. I’m done.”
- “Your sister seemed quite satisfied with the ‘handling’ I gave her earlier.”
- “You expect me to believe that God lives beneath il Vaticano?”
- “God is meant to be all knowing. All powerful. You think a couple of ancient relics can harm Him.”
- “You are the Pope! And yet you dismiss the central text of your Faith?”
- “I’ve always had a soft spot for women in distress.”
- “Everything is permitted.”
- “We don’t need anyone to tell us what to do. Not Savonarola, nor the Medici. We are free to follow our own path.”
- “Wanting something does not give you the right to have it.”
- “There is no book or teacher to give you the answers, to show you the path. Choose your own way!”
- “We must never give up the fight. The minute we do that, we have lost.”
- “I do this not for myself”
- “We think we are unique because we think none has faced the same kind of situation.”
Mario Auditore
Mario Auditore is Ezio’s uncle in Assassin’s Creed II. With plenty of experience commanding mercenaries, he helps his nephew understand the Assassin way. He’s blunt, practical, and cool.
- “Don’t you recognize me? It’s a me, Mario!”
- “Enough, Ezio! Show some respect!”
- “You have killed Vieri; do not become him.”
- “Laa shay’a waqi’un moutlaq bale kouloun moumkine. These are the words spoken by our ancestors that lay at the heart of our creed.”
- “Requiescat in pace.”
Rodrigo Borgia
Rodrigo Borgia is the central villain of Assassin’s Creed II. He’s the Grand Master of the Templar Order and the Pope who wants to meet God. Rodrigo is known for being cruel and relentlessly ambitious.
- “The Prophet is already here… I am the Prophet. Now give me the Apple.”
- “You can’t. You can’t! This is my destiny. MINE! I am the prophet!”
- “Don’t you know what lies within? Or do you mean to tell me the great and powerful Assassins didn’t figure it out?”
- “God! It’s God that dwells within.”
- “I don’t care. It’s not approval I’m after, just power.”
- “You know nothing, boy. You take your image of the creators from an ancient book – a book, mind you, written by men.”
- “I became Pope because it gave me access. It gave me power! Do you think I believe a single god-damned word of that ridiculous book? It’s all lies and superstition.”
- “I will cut you down, Assassin!”
- “This is a losing battle for you, hombrecito. You will die by my hand, just like your father.”
The Rest of Assassin’s Creed II
- “It is a good life we lead, brother.” – Frederico Auditore
- “We work in the dark, to serve the light. We are assassins.” – Niccolò Machiavelli
- “You would have done the same, to save the ones you loved…” – Uberto
- “Even friendships die…” – Giulia
Lighter moments in Assassin’s Creed II
- “I meant besides vaginas.”
- “Oh, what are you, a tiny child?”
- “Thanks for that. It was great, being shoved in the trunk, bouncin’ around. Loved it…”
These quotes make the world feel lived-in. And they suit Renaissance Italy, the historical characters, and what Assassin’s Creed II wants to convey.
While this game is often considered better than its predecessor, the original laid the narrative and technical groundwork that made this sequel’s leap possible. To understand this better, don’t miss our list of 37 famous quotes from Assassin’s Creed.
